Now the large lilies
Jules Massenet
Now the large lilies have dressed in white,
and dawn spreads her freshness on the quivering lawn.
It is spring! It is morning! A double time of youth!
My darling, as she awoke, said: "What beautiful sunshine!
The time has come when all charms are reborn.
Songs everywhere! Flowers everywhere! A double awakening!"
Since the warmth of the air was making her less coy,
I leant over her and I placed my lips
on her forehead and her hair - oh, double treasure!