1. I left my tongue to the merciful wind, stumbling
And I visited the tavern of pure drink, tottering

2. And I said to a server who worships wine, pour it
Dazzling, for I have seen the era of Caesar

3. If he had poured it to me, and its light
Had scattered over existence, the night would have gained from it, perplexed

4. And given me more affliction, roses, and narcissi
And brought me a flute, drums and blossoms

5. Thereupon I gave idleness its due
And deemed revealing the veil glorious and a matter of pride

6. As if I were youth running to the folly of youth
Entertaining a boy from Galanda adorned

7. I embraced him while the wind blew around us
I repeated kisses while fate drew near

8. Drowsiness barred me from meaning and led me
Until the dawn shone out, brightening

9. And a north wind blew, gathering my scattered resolve
Blowing it away from me fluttering

10. That which I would have proclaimed, had it not been for modesty
For there is no good in the life of a youth who conceals