1. Ask those who died before and came to you as guests,
For he is closer in time, he'll tell you true,

2. That the countries are still the same,
As you knew them, hills and valleys,

3. The world and its ways still enchant its lover,
She hides her sleepy eyes and entrances with a look,

4. Shows him darkness in guise of light, deception!
Feeds him poison but makes him think it honey sweet,

5. She carries him high on a bier though often,
He rode a steed or a carriage, head held high,

6. She left no trick to ensnare him,
Of loving her, she left him no effort to make.