1. Rose season is the most gracious of times
And springtime is the best of seasons

2. The narcissus and rose have reached their peak
Giving us their cheeks and eyelids

3. The finest of flowers bloomed in the finest of valleys
In a season with the finest of friends

4. Serve the sun of fragrance in the hand of the full moon of beauty
With fire from them both serving you

5. Turn her innocent, and seize the opportunity
Before the chance is lost

6. In cups that seem like flowers of peony
With anemones inside

7. Beguile her at leisure with sweet nothings
And songs that delight

8. For she is lovelier than any bride
If she arrives to the tune of flutes and lutes