A TRANSLATION FROM PETRARCH

(_He is Jealous of the Heavens and the Earth_)

What a grudge I am bearing the earth that has its arms about her, and

is holding that face away from me, where I was finding peace from

great sadness.

What a grudge I am bearing the Heavens that are after taking her, and

shutting her in with greediness, the Heavens that do push their bolt

against so many.

What a grudge I am bearing the blessed saints that have got her sweet

company, that I am always seeking; and what a grudge I am bearing

against Death, that is standing in her two eyes, and will not call me

with a word.

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