1. The birds of intimacy have sung in a meadow
Of joys, in its most splendid blossoming,

2. And the lips of mortals part with delight
At their singing—how sweet is their parting!

3. The full moon has vied with the sun
When they met, in the best of abodes,

4. And recounted its date, saying:
"We give you the glad tidings, good news!"