After a dream

In a sleep charmed by your image,

I dreamed of happiness, burning mirage.

Your eyes were milder, your voice pure and ringing,

You shone like a sky lit by the aurora;

You called to me and I left the earth

To flee with you toward the light.

The heavens opened their clouds for us,

Unknown splendors, divine glimmers met us,

Alas! Alas! Sad awakening from dreams...

I demand of you, night, give back to me your lies,

Return, return in radiance,

Return, mysterious night!