1. I live in memories of beauty that
Radiated, its sunset I cannot see,

2. It gratified me with what I desired
As if it surrounded me before I asked,

3. I recall the silken poetry that
Grey hairs did not take long to color it white,

4. And I recall the beautiful face that
Dawned when the youth kindled its flame,

5. I saw no charm in any coquette
Unless in her there was some of your semblance,

6. So how can a companion please me as
Love disciplined you, and disciplined it,

7. And how can I forget what we delighted in
Of passion that gave us its sweetest?