E Lucevan Le Stelle

And the stars were shining...
And the earth was fragrant...
The garden gate creaked
And a foot brushed the sand...
She entered, so sweet-smelling,
Fell into my arms...
Oh, sweet kisses, oh, tender caresses,
While I, trembling,
Unwrapped her beautiful form from the veils!
My dream of love vanished forever...
The hour has slipped away and I'm dying in despair,
And I'm dying in despair!
And I've never loved life so much...
So much life!