I could not love thee, dear, so much loved I not honour more.
I could not love thee, dear, so much, loved I not honor more.
Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage, minds innocent and quiet take that for an hermitage.
Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage.
If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, - Angels alone that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.