It seems to happen, time and time again

When I curl up at night, ready for sleep

It seems that the darkness helps to sustain

All my memories, which begin to seep

It's tears from this, for which I must refrain

But with great sorrow, I begin to weep

For you've left and far away you remain

I've not but memories of you to keep

Where is it the world has brought you, Aleu?

Undoubtedly, far away, it would seem

My daughter, it's so lonely without you

For, I now only see you when I dream

And, of course, your mother misses you too

In fact, her tears will often stream

But, we are still happy, that's just as true

For the joy you've found made ours extreme