Where is my beloved?

By God, please tell me – where is he? I’ve seen his shadow

But will I see him for real?

I’ve searched for him so many times over

And often tried to go and join him!

Though I know with conviction he’s far, far away I’m not at all sure of his closeness.

Could it be that my lodestar

Blocks the way between him and me?

So my eyes may rejoice at the sight of him And I be free of this endless questioning?