1. Delightful when rain drips softly,
And the full moon conceals behind clouds.

2. The breeze blows through the gardens,
Rustling gently amid the darkness.

3. Delightful, water flows from the stream,
And the night makes the doves' silence speak.

4. Delightful, drowsiness tingles the eyelids,
After weariness and long standing.

5. But your voice is sweeter than this,
More touching to my attentive heart.

6. When you speak, I listen rapt,
Wings of passion flutter and soar.

7. My heart enchanted as if
From the sky in surging waves,

8. Caressed by the breeze’s breaths,
Danced by rhythmic chant.

9. Lips ignite their breaths
And kiss their burning words.

10. Words tarry in your mouth to cool
The heat of passions in your soul.

11. They strike my ear and I rejoice
As if they were drafts of wine.

12. When care binds the steps of hope,
The magic of speech sets it free.