1. Greetings as fragrant as the spreading breeze
Or as the morning dawn's gust stirs and weaves

2. And longing like the coo of a lovelorn dove
And yearning like a pigeon for its nest it grieves

3. A tribute from one who'd give his all to save you
From harm and grief for family, wealth and more

4. And love that with the days grows yet more dear
Settling between the heart and breast's core

5. Why not, when you have given every grace
Scribed by great virtue on the moon's face

6. You've watered life with nobility's rain
And in the garden of the lofty, fairest flowers grow

7. I'll cry unto the south wind, maybe it
Will carry tender whispers in its flow

8. If life has sometimes darkened and turned grim
Such is its way, for life will make its claim

9. But woe to days that battle with renown
And lower high station and noble name

10. For you are but a palm tree bearing fame
Whose fruits we've plucked, so pride and joy we've gained