E Lucevan Le Stelle

And the stars were shining,
And the earth smelled.
The gate of the garden creaked
And a footstep brushed the sand...
She entered, fragrant,
She fell into my arms.

Oh! Sweet kisses, oh languid caresses,
While trembling I undid the beautiful forms from their veils!
My dream of love has vanished forever.
The hour has fled, and I die in despair!
And I have never loved life so much,
So much life!...