Ode to the Moon

Ode to the Moon

I

I shall rise now and sing laudatory hymns
Dearly dedicated to the fair, ravishing Moon,
Her elegance venerated by the Heavens
Her beauty praised by all.

II

You are the Fair Maid of the sky,
You bring the Night,
You stay, alone, in the Night sky,
Surely You are tranquil!

III

How, O Moon, do You stay,
Up there in the lonely sky?
Alone, Friendless, Quiet, Sad
Alas! Alas! Alas! Alas!

IV

Is it a mere wizard,
Bewitching You to act so lonely,
Or is it a bizarre fury
For a flower not having a garden?

V

Mercy O Goddess! Mercy!
For the flower could not thrive,
No garden was there for it,
It is now silent; in utmost ignorance.

VI

O Legend! Fear not! The flower will bloom,
In a haven beautifully decorated,
The flower will show its grandeur,
Until the eyes have slept.