1. I rise to lightning flashing in its atmosphere,
Its gems like flickering lanterns glimmer and shine,

2. And night has veiled the dawn as if
Crouching with its darkness armed and armored,

3. You see the Pleiades like the palm of a bride
Waving it or a scorpion listening intently,

4. As if the sky's gown is a glittering palace
With its stars pearls upon it embroidered,

5. Or like coins over a field of violet,
Or narcissi of lilies looking out.