Vaghissima Sembianza

Most vague resemblance…
Of a beloved ancient woman,
Who, then, has portrayed you
With such similarity
That I look, and speak,
And believe to have you
In front of me as in the beautiful days of love?

The dear memory
That in my heart
Has been awakened so ardently
Has already made hope reborn,
That a kiss, a vow, a cry of love
I no longer ask for except from her
who is always silent.

I do not ask, I do not ask except from her
who is always silent.