1. Do you not see heaven's return, fresh and radiant?

    You see in it openness and gladness.

  2. The clouds' gentle gifts have come to it in succession,

    and the south wind has driven in a virgin cloud,

  3. spreading green carpets across the desert

    and bestowing yellow blossoms on the meadow,

  4. and radiant narcissi, like eyes,

    and gleaming chamomile, like bright smiles.

  5. It is as though gold were being fashioned there,

    as though perfume were being blended there,

  6. as though pearls were being scattered there.

    So set the cups circulating, silver-flecked and amber,

  7. like water in color and perfume in fragrance.

    Then bid the lute harmonize with the pipes.

  8. For life is to give delight or to be delighted—

    never ruin a lifetime with tormenting love.

Sol 5.6