1. I left my eyes the pleasure of looking
To revel in the beauty of faces and images

2. I gave them respite among the charms of pearls
And the gardens of coquetry and caution

3. When I see someone with dark eyes
I don't apologize for my glance at him

4. I let my eyes graze in the meadow of beauty
Illuminating my sight with its light

5. I have thus avoided worries
And I have freed my heart to float in thought

6. Not making my heart happy with its love
Nor ambitious for my honor or lowly

7. My conscience is chaste and my news is good
And my pleasure is in talking and looking