Bid me some kind of heartwrenching farewell; Offer thy gift of a most tender kiss. Speak of the schism that changed this jewel; For still, I can't depart this calming bliss. Shall I dare remind thee of our moments? Those instances of sacrosanct beauty Whence nothing could create diverting dents-- Whence our union was our single duty. Ah, mon chéri, do what thou must achieve; Yet, recall the love that awaits thee here. Thy hefty dreams require thy sudden leave; But, this life would be too lonesome, I fear. 'Tis but a brief interlude, I perceive; So, I'll hug thee and linger still, my dear. Sonnet: "Interlude" Bid me some kind of heartwrenching farewell; Offer thy gift of a most tender kiss. Speak of the schism that changed this jewel; For still, I can't depart this calming bliss. Shall I dare remind thee of our moments?