1. Night fled from the grip of darkness,
bypassing me though I couldn't sleep.

2. Whenever I delved deep into my dreams,
you left me craving an idol's company.

3. My pain feeds inspiration,
infusing my pen with spirit.

4. Oh wondrous flow of thought!
How birds took wing but didn't fly.

5. Shadows fluttered around me
in the glade and on the slopes writhing.

6. Gloom walked in darkness,
a train rumbled, jolting.

7. With a heart full of turmoil
behind bars he slides.

8. Like melodies on a lute string,
dawn gleams pierced the night.

9. Greetings, O wakefulness,
cushions of intimacy are laid for you.

10. From my eyes you have a vista,
while people's eyes are shut tight.

11. For you I have provisions—
anxiety, restlessness, and paper.

12. And in destiny's tavern, visions
mature into undiluted wine.

13. Greetings, O wakefulness,
embers in the brazier glow.

14. Stars scatter their blossoms.
And the swimmer is swept away by the tide.

15. A garment is spread for the night,
its oyster shells emptied of pearls.

16. And morning walked like a stranger,
returning from a journey.

17. I have a mountain of sorrow
that accompanies me wherever I go.

18. And if my hopes fade,
in my heart an ember grows bright.

19. Thought, raging, is the hero
battling for eternity.

20. An inspired leader lacking troops—
victory's banner is denied him.

21. Greetings, O wakefulness.
How much generosity you have shown me!

22. To my eyes, you are the finest company.
Let me draw music to my ears.

23. Greetings, O disquiet,
the lost soul has found its match in you.

24. Greetings, essence of my vigils,
prolonging the days of life!

25. Greetings, O wakefulness,
give me from the wine of sleeplessness.

26. This lifetime is pierced
like a garment by a needle,

27. pilfered by delusions
like rain stealing from a cloud.

28. So keep me company and do not abandon me,
though tomorrow disappoints again and again.

29. Greetings, O diligence,
how much you accomplish as promised!

30. Keep guard over those now sleeping.
My soul stands watch over itself.

31. Greetings, O ember that glows
amidst the dead, all frozen!

32. Greetings, savior of thought
from the fangs of sloth and stupor!

33. Greetings, O wakefulness,
in events I find renewal.

34. My heart aflame with security,
my eyelids rubbed raw with sleep.

35. I imagine anxiety has shaken my soul
like treasures being ransacked.

36. I hate the moon dictating my life.
I love when stars quiver.