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The Count...

"If my eyes fail me, I will still be able to see thee.
If my ears fail me, I will still be able to hear thee.
Even without the legs, I will walk to thee.
Even without the lips, I will sing thy name.
Even with my arms broken to pieces, I will hold on to thee with my warm beating heart.
Even if my heart fails me, my brain will sing thy name.
If even my brain ceases to run,
then I may,
meet thee in thy dreams.