1. When will the dream of happiness fade away?
For of the days of youth, little remains

2. A young man's hopes, at death, decay
And glory lies beyond swords unsheathed

3. Have waves not shepherded you, and separation?
Has not wandering pained you, and halting places?

4. Your cheeks faded from the vigil of nights
Your body is like a meadow trampled down

5. Your skin is worn from sickness in your ribs
Your heart between them sinks and climbs

6. Take pleasure in the coming death
For you are on this earth only a shadow