1. Stop for a moment, O wandering moon
And be patient,

2. O my companion in times of distress
And boredom,

3. And give me a drink from the spring of beautiful light
A draught,

4. That I may understand the euphoria of spring
If it returns,

5. How many a heart has anguish
And worries twisted,

6. Then poured out your tears while grieving
With no hope of healing,

7. If you laugh mockingly at mortals,
O moon,

8. Then how often has time wounded you
With disregard,

9. O dictionary, O voice of life,
And its echo,

10. And its songs of enduring torment
And its call,

11. Why do your waves surge with arrogance
Then crash

12. Against those rocks
Like the frail?

13. Do you remember that beautiful yesterday,
And its peace?

14. Do you greet that noble glory
With a smile?

15. And sing, but soon
Swallow it down,

16. The anguish of today makes you weep and moan
For your misery.