1. She complained of a forehead like yours, so I leaned
Toward cheeks like hers, of ice and embers.

2. I said to her, "There's no need for that -
My heart holds fire, while with you it's in ashes."

3. Oh fire of my heart that I've kept secret
Until this day throughout the ages -

4. I've held you back in it when there was no need
For you against what was mine of harm.

5. Fearing hurting her, reveal yourself only
As much as the situation requires.

6. So embers, melt that ice and destroy it!
And ice, don't extinguish the flame's heat!

7. Happy is the cold that's touched her body
And met the cold of the cheeks and mouth.