1. When slumber settled in every eye
And every eyelid harbored an east,

2. Fearful yet hopeful, the phantom of night drew near -
Stolen under the wings of darkness.

3. Save for its splendor no ghost could be seen
Its beautiful light spread far on the horizon.

4. Stained with the scent of musk, hands massaging
Its perfumed bosom, fragrant and pure.

5. To my restless, sorrowful heart it confided
Its troubles and woes in mournful tones.

6. Hearing it speak, I thought it a kindred spirit
As wise as Solomon, though not by him invoked.

7. Rumors about us the people spread
Their idle gossip falsely put us apart.