I Shall Not Care

When I am dead

And over me bright April

Shakes out her rain-drenched hair

Though you should lean

Above me broken-hearted

I shall not care

Words that were not said

Songs that were not sung

Tears that were not shed

Deeds that were not done

I was not

I was

I am not

I do not care

Words that were not said

Songs that were not sung

Tears that were not shed

Deeds that were not done

I shall have peace

As leafy trees are peaceful

When rain bends down the bow

And I shall be

More silent and cold-hearted

Than you are now