1. The beauty of things passes away, but
Their dead charm is brought to life through you.

2. If the anemones depart, something
Of them lingers on your lips and cheeks.

3. The lilies may conceal their glow,
Yet your brow shines on for eyes to seek.

4. This weather quenches every lightning flash
But cannot dim the radiance of your gaze.

5. Your spirit is tenderness crystallized;
All tenderness refers back to you.

6. If flowers or stars should disappear,
Losing their splendor, yours would still renew.

7. Beauty has lent your face all light
And placed in you its sweetness to imbue.