Lost Youth
Ah, lost youth
Why hast thou deserted me?
When temptation still abounds

Ah, lost youth
Why doest thou hide?
As I view her supple flesh

Ah, lost youth
Where hast thou gone?
Return I command thee!

Ah, lost youth
When didst thou leave?
So secretly I took not notice

Ah, lost youth
Return for a moment, I beseech thee
To gather these wrinkles left in haste

Ah, lost youth
Lost methinks forever
And never shall return

Ah, lost youth
This part only left remains
Blessed sweet memory...
Of youth now gone.