Don’t send for me. No need to call,
I’ll come inside.
Onto my knees, I’ll quickly fall
Down by your side.
I’ll tamely wait for your commands
And hear them through,
And treasure every single chance
Of meeting you.
Your servant, and your dear, at times.
Your passion’s wave
Has conquered me. And always, I’m —
Your humble slave.
Не призывай. И без призыва
Приду во храм.
Склонюсь главою молчаливо
К твоим ногам.
И буду слушать приказанья
И робко ждать.
Ловить мгновенные свиданья
И вновь желать.
Твоих страстей повержен силой,
Под игом слаб.
Порой — слуга; порою — милый;
И вечно — раб.
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