Beloved Night

Soon the hour will be here. Behind the hill

I see the sun that goes down

and jealously hides its rays.

I hear the soul of things singing,

and the narcissuses and roses

send me the sweetest perfumes!

Beloved night of serene radiance,

you who bring back my tender lover,

ah, come down and veil the earth

with your calm and charming mystery.

My happiness is re-born under your wings,

o night, more beautiful than any days are:

ah, arise and again make

the dawn of my love shine forth!