1. The stream said to itself
I wish I were a great river

2. Like the fresh Euphrates or
The Nile with its plentiful overflow

3. Ships would sail proudly on me
With abundant provisions

4. Alas, only the lowly are content
With petty wishes

5. And flows towards the river not
Turning on the lush meadow

6. Until when it comes to it
The roar overwhelms the murmur