1. Lips that unveiled a rosebud's blush,
Or clouds that smiled to reveal a flush,

2. On her dress's buttons, moonlight's glow
Shone on a slender, swaying rush.

3. By her softness, if it were but moved
To show pity, it would conquer death.

4. Not mere glances of a sorceress
Who breathed enchantment, not on gems, but souls.

5. Nor would I, wronged, seek vengeance on her,
When I'm the killer of myself by my own hand.

6. My eyes looked at her in a moment's glance,
That took my soul and left my body bare.

7. Give it here, by God, in its sweetness,
Coffee wherein lies cure for all cares.

8. It was pressed gently in youth's season,
And it casts musk, not mere dregs.

9. Its waitress knows not, in her cup,
That it's like lightning set ablaze.

10. A pearl held fast to a ruby,
Or pure wine in a crystal case.

11. Serve it unsweetened, for I profess
Reason and faith free of heresy.

12. In sugar I see nothing but passion,
Or gifts from the lauded king to me.

13. King of the Highest, though I sing his praises,
If I pronounced the L, I would not lie.