1. My heart yearned silently after youth's clamor,
What graceful one has stirred up my heart's longing!

2. She inclined towards me and glanced with eyes
That shot forth a radiant tooth that kindled her madness;

3. So I said: "Patience, for every companion
Must one day leave their companion."

4. Yet I did not budge until we were startled by her voice,
And until a trusted friend rose to help her.

5. So I said to her, when we paused: "You and I
Will build a love that we will make endure."