The ring

Come, join in the ring

that sings in the pale light

from the star-bright sky.

Don't stand there watching the dance

with its troubling rhythms

swinging before your dreamy eye.

Come, bring us your divine smile,

you sweet beauty.

Near us you will hear

the love whispers in the soft summer night.

Come, join in the ring.

There are no deep sorrows

at your sunny age.

You know that everyone here loves you

and that you are the chiefest joy

of the wondering universe.

Beautiful and forgetful one,

let your sleeping heart

return to life.

Be happy with us, and unfaithful to your unfaithful friend.

Come, join in the dance

that twirls like a wave

in a perfume of kisses.

Come and taste of our lovers' intoxication.

The infinity of a caress

trembles in your downcast eyes.

Lovers will come, crazed,

one by one, to take you by the hand,

and you will see your endless

joy fleeing in the moonlight.