1. Greetings sweeter than dew from the cascade,
And kindness softer than the glance of witnesses,

2. And more refreshing than the breeze of youth spreading,
And sweeter than reunion after estrangement,

3. Like the vigor of youth and gentleness of meadows,
And perfume of flowers and kiss of cheeks,

4. And twinkling of eyes and touching of hands,
And fluttering of eyelids and hugging of bodies.