Take my advice, dear Climene
Claude Achille Debussy
Take my advice, dear Climene,
To let come the night,
I pray you, let us sit
By the edge of this fountain.
Do you not hear Zephyr breathe,
Marveling at attained love,
Seeing your rosy complexion
Which is not part of his empire?
His mouth full of fragrance
Has breathed on our path,
Mixing a hint of jasmine
In the amber of his sweet breath.