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Godere e tacere
Original Language: Italian
Gioisca al gioir nostro e l’aura e l’onda,
Scherzin tra l’erbe e i fiori
I lascivetti Amori,
A nostri dolci canti eccho risponda.
In questo lieto e fortunato giorno*
Volin le Gratie intorno,
Vengan sul labbro i cori
E s’annodino l’alme al suon de’ baci.
Ah, non dir più, taci, mia lingua, taci!
Poet:
* Opening line of Striggio/Monteverdi Orfeo.
English
Delight and Be Silent
The breeze and streams rejoice in our joy,
the wanton Cupids
play among the grasses and flowers,
and echo responds to our sweet songs.
On this joyful and auspicious day
the graces fly around us,
our hearts come to our lips,
and our souls unite to the sound of kisses.
Ah, say nothing more, be silent, my voice, be silent.
Translated by:
Richard Kolb
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Godere e Tacere
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