Youth and Song of Departure

"Have you ever promised to protect her from the wind and rain and not let her suffer any grievances? You will never leave her until she is old, sick, or dead. You will suddenly be startled by her every frown and smile. You love her so much that you can't bear to leave her." - Later, you finally separated. Does she exist in your distant memory, and when you think about it occasionally, your heart aches?