1. Rise, for the night has packed its darkness
And dawn has come raising its banner

2. Like crawling troops its battalions advanced
Defeating those who retreat in pursuit

3. As though in its grasp was an unsheathed sword
That destroyed every encroaching enemy

4. As though it was the lion of stars that roared
Entering from the west, resolute and staunch

5. The fragrance of flowers, inhaling it is bliss
And the leaf of water kissing the morning breeze

6. The sanctuary of birds and their warbling
Returning melody to every bough and limb

7. As though the night was pitch-dark but lifted
Off the radiant dawn its gloomy veil

8. As though the sun was a burning ember
Incinerating the remnants of darkness’ gloom

9. Take from generosity a draught that dressed
The drink, its breeze concealing all its foam

10. As though time in its events deposited
In days long passed, the steps of its roam

11. You see it a polished ruby that smiled
Brighter than a pearl in translucent glass

12. As though for wishes it has lips that pressed
Against all other lips in a passionate clasp

13. So living in its intoxicating sips
Is pleasure captive in hearts and minds grasped

14. To the music of a singing lute that dripped
Melody as fingertips plucked vibrating strings

15. Its plectrum’s tongue you see its hand eclipse
Would that I could kiss that mouth which sings

16. And a sick heart behind half-closed eyelids
As though I bore for it all of suffering’s stings

17. Bid us farewell in peace, departed swift
Splitting company just when conjoined it seems

18. His visit was a standing with us, but left
Like one who stepped onto hot coals, it sears

19. As though the night of union was a palace
Dawn demolished when it broke, nothing repairs