His wings glisten like a flower of many colours;

His heart is in love with the blossoms of the kenari,[39]

Certainly he looks for his fragrant sweetheart.

Much joy, my butterfly,—I give you hail!

You will surely find what you seek;

But I am sitting alone near the Djati-wood,

Waiting for what my heart loves:

Long since has the butterfly kissed

The kenari blossom which it loves so well;

But still my soul