1. You came and literature blossomed,
Love sang and passion was kindled.

2. I was in drought and despair
When shade poured on my blood, miserable.

3. For you is love, strong and impregnable,
With fragrance sublime from its thickets.

4. In your eyes is chastity, tempting,
Drawing the soul with its hidden allure.

5. On your lips is sweet seduction
Melting pure sacrifice before it.

6. You came from heaven, shaded,
With fresh verdure from its trees.

7. A messenger then kissed my lips
And eloquence divine touched my mouth.