Very charming image

Stefano Donaudy

Very charming image of a woman formerly loved,

who, then, has portrayed you with so much similarity

that I look, and I speak, and I believe to have you

before me as in the beautiful days of love?

The dear remembrance which has been awakened

in my heart so ardently has revived my hopes,

so that a kiss, a vow, a cry of love?

more I do not ask of her who is silent forever.