1. Greetings, O breeze gently blowing, and welcome!
And reminder of the days of youth and prime.

2. It carried the missive from the beloved's abode
And made it known in words that were lucid and plain.

3. I knew their familiar style but I could not
Restrain my sorrow for bonds now severed in twain.

4. O you who blame, be lenient in blaming their love,
I found no way to forget them or leave them again.

5. Do not insist, now that longing has made its home.
For love of them is sweet and good to attain.

6. You went away, yet you are present in my soul,
So with my soul I'll ransom your presence though vain.