1. Do flowers know, or are they aware
Of which fragrance is plucked from the blossom?

2. They tempt with what they leave of their scent
Beauty, unaware of who they tempt.

3. They leave their breaths for the air
And the meadows and barren wasteland

4. Does light know how many eyelids
Have languished for it since the dawn of time?

5. It is the guide, the colors' residence
And glory of blond and brown

6. Every form is a blessing
However its course may run.

7. Does the spring know how many gardens
Live on its virgin flow?

8. And how many springs have passed from its flood
Luxuriant in their green leaves?