On such a night as this
When the lack of moonlight shades your way to me,
I wake from sleep, my passion blazing,
My breast a fire raging, exploding flame
While within me my heart chars.
(Tr. Brower & Miner)
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On such a night as this
When no moon lights your way to me,
I wake, my passion blazing,
My breast a fire raging, exploding flame
While within me my heart chars.
(Tr. Earl Miner)
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I long for him most
during these long moonless nights.
I lie awake, hot,
the growing fires of passion
bursting in my heart.
(Tr. ??)
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You do not come
On this moonless night.
I wake wanting you.
My breasts heave and blaze.
My heart burns up.
(Tr. Kenneth Rexroth)
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He does not come
Tonight in the dark of the moon
I wake wanting him.
My breasts heave and blaze.
My heart chars.
(Tr. Rexroth & Atsumi)
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