1. Had we watered springs with the water of youth,
We still wouldn’t have quenched, so how can dewdrops suffice?

2. From the abodes of life give me ecstasy to drink,
O springs, tears of clouds,

3. O buds of wild roses, be gentle,
For the gentlest buds are most delicious.

4. With a cup of anemones be thou my wine,
Thou art red like the hue of wine.

5. We trusted the shy narcissi,
Eyes unlike the eyes of loved ones,

6. In them a languor of beauty abounds,
Different from the hard-hearted and minds.