1. The night of union was sweet, so it rose up
Bearing musk for us and kindling ambergris.

2. It covered our clothes with its dark wings
Scented with cool musk set with stars.

3. It disclosed for us, when its blossoms opened,
Blossoms that broke into bloom in the sky and shone.

4. It hid our trysting-place from prying eyes
So the watcher did not know we were there, unperceived.

5.
I thanked it, praising the hand

6. That was generous to us - or, no, hands to be thanked.
So, by its wings, I moved furtively

7. More stealthily than the subtlest phantom.

8. Until, with it, I fulfilled the pledges of love,
Praising, at dawn, the issue of my adventure.

9. Oh, what a night that was, which outshone
With its dark splendor the radiant dawn!