On the walls of Venus's temple The tale of Narcissus and Echo A beautiful young nymph Sentenced to repeat The last words of the others Never to talk first
She fell in love with Narcissus And followed him longing to speak He said "Who is here" and she replied "Here" He called for her saying "Come" She just replied "Come"
As none came near, Narcissus Called her again "Why do you shun me" She could only say the same
These words hurt deep His pride his actions leads "I would rather die Than you should have me"
Narcissus went forth To a fountain in the north He kneeled down to drink And then he fell in love
He said "Who is here" His voice kept sounding "Here" He called again the one That couldn't ever come
His face was young and In the crystal waters glowed His smile was cold reflecting Back a thought