1. I dreamed I was walking in gardens bright,
Surrounded by blossoms and scents of delight.

2. The full moon shone with a silvery light
Like strands of pure silver that dazzled the sight.

3. The leaves whispered soft to the wind's gentle strains,
The sweet music of lutes filled the plains.

4. A thousand birds twittered their joyous refrains
"You are the prince and king of all poets", they claimed.

5. One bird taught me to versify and compose,
His songs stirred the hearts of all lovers he knows.

6. I said "Teach me to sing of affection that grows,"
He trilled a sweet tune as the morning wind blows.

7. I followed entranced by his melody clear,
My longing to join him rose higher and higher.

8. The birds were all ladies of beauty so rare,
Their gowns were of silk and their jewels past compare.

9. But one was outstanding for charm and for grace,
No equal among them in figure and face.

10. "Do you know what is love?" she asked with a smile so bright,
"It is tears", I replied. She said "What are memories?" I said "Sweet delight".