O ye leaves, to seek my chamber;

Up the trellised vine on high

May ye swell, twin-berries tender,

Juicier far, and with more splendour

Ripen, and more speedily.

O'er ye broods the sun at even,

As he sinks to rest, and heaven

Softly breathes into your ear

All its fertilizing fulness,

While the moon's refreshing coolness,