For every love that ends

For every star that shines no more

for every love that ends

for every passion that wanes

the world grows dimmer.

For every hand withdrawn

for every sweetness that disappears

for every face no longer caressed

humanity grows poorer.

For every sun that sets

for every flower that withers

for every kiss no longer given

the world grows colder.

For every glance averted

for every dream that vanishes

for every tear that falls

humanity grows sadder.

Giovanni Greco