To See Clearly

I had bought my first pair of glasses I stood at Egertorget I could see the castle clearly I could see the train station clearly I couldn’t see clearly before I had followed her to the train station I had given her a ring; a ring to bond us I had given her a key; the key to my apartment I had given her a letter; «turn around” I knew she had made up her mind That this was goodbye I didn’t like it Indeed not I would miss her Really I went lonely; home Grateful I passed Egertorget I looked towards the train station The night train I had seen; leaving Red lantern fading I looked at the Freia clock; been there as long as I can remember We had looked at rings; in the goldsmith’s windows I looked at the entrance to the metro; we had walked those steps I looked at the people; around me A street singer; surrounded A grey-haired man selling roses People moving; signs of love; kisses I could suddenly see clearly Other people’s happiness meant something to me I hope she is happy I hope she is loved