In heaven star consorts with star,

And the bright moon lays her head on the knees of Night. 1690

Morning touches Night’s dark side,

And To-day throws itself against To-morrow.

One river loses its being in another,

A waft of air dies in perfume.

There is dancing in every nook of the wine-house, 1695

Madman dances with madman.

Howbeit in thine essence Thou art single,

Thou hast decked out for Thyself a whole world.