Your sparkling eyes and flowing hair call to me
The music of your laughter lovelier than bells
You stay just out of my reach
Cease playing with my heart, fair love
May nothing smother the joy of your spirit
A spirit that brings joy to all those dear
O dear one, why must I pursue you amid the trees?
Come back into the light where your fairness is seen
If that is your wish, dear lady, I will grant it
It appears that to win your heart, I must catch your body
Ah, you are quick, my dear
But not so quick as I
Now I have you, caught in my arms
Will you now submit to a kiss from your lord?
Our hair mingles in the half-light
Your golden strands with mine raven black
How I wish we could remain here forever
Certain only of our love
I grieve at our parting, fairest of maidens
Yet take heart that someday
Two hearts, two minds, two spirits
Will be joined forever in bliss