1. Amongst early blooming gardens I encountered
Maidens singing merrily songs so fair

2. From their abodes I brought them out unveiled
Leaving aside their modesty without a care

3. A maiden's shawl I seized in playful fight
And wrapped it `round my arm, her dress laid bare

4. Her fragrance to the blossoms I compared
As gentle breeze makes roses' scent take flight

5. I acted as desire acted that night long
When pleasures to the lover winged took flight