Scrivimi [English translation]

When you left

you donated me a rose,

today it is sad and apetalous1

like this heart of mine.

I soaked it with tears

to re-give it life

but only your love

can remake it bloom

Write to me,

don't keep me in pain again,

a phrase, a line at least

will calm down my pain.

It may be goodbye2

that you want to give to my heart

Write to me,

don't leave me like this.

You don't write and you don't return,

you are made of ice,

so the days pass

without love for me.

While I call you a fool,

maybe another will kiss you

and I'm the only one who loves you

I must cry for you.

...

And your mother who is writing to me

that you're marrying a great gentleman.

This gelid farewell2

is and insult to my love.

Write to me

if you're happy.

1. Without petals2. a. b. 'Addio' means 'goodbye' or 'farewell' forever