Nr. 54
Calcutta nr. 54
Since the spring clouds throw shade upon the cheeks of the tulips
Arise ! & pour wine into the cup—we are owed this much !
For this verdure which today is your pleasure-ground
Will tomorrow grow from your own clay.
Christensen 1927 - 51
When at New Year the cloud has washed the face of
the tulip, arise and seize the cup of wine with a firm resolution,
for this green-sward that is to-day a feast for our eyes
shall grow, to morrow, from thy dust.
Payne 1898 - 104
Since the showers of the Spring have washed the tulip's cheek
Arise, to the winecup thyself in haste bespeak;
For the green, that thy feet for pleasaunce to-day beseek,
May spring from thy dust or ever another week.
Thompson 1906 - 60
When showers of Spring the tulips' cheeks overflow
Arise and to the wine-cup haste to go,
For this green where thou sport'st to-day, perchance
On some near morrow from thy dust may grow.