1. They took the oath of innocence upon his cheek
Accusing him of breaking the covenant of beauty

2. Yet it was the sword that marked his cheek unfairly
He bears it with pride in any case

3. For long the blossoms adorned the nights
With a splendor the nights adorned the blossoms

4. The rose once glowed on his sunlit cheek
But now it has retreated to the shade

5. Poetry spoke when the new moon appeared - why shouldn't
The birds sing in the springtime of beauty?

6. He excelled in nature and manners, so we said:
"Is he the brightest star or the star of virtues?"