1 As the wind shakes this tuft of grass hither and thither on the ground, so do I stir and shake thy mind, that thou mayst be in love with me, my darling, never to depart.

2 O God, Thou unitest and bringest together the loving pair. Now have the fortunes of you twain, now have your vows and spirits met.

3 When eagles, calling out aloud, are screaming in the joy of health, then to my calling let her come, as to the arrow's neck the shaft.

4 Let what is inward turn outside, let what is outward be within: by God's leave seize and possess the mind of the maiden rich in every charm.

5 Seeking a husband she hath come! and I came longing for a wife: even as a loudly-neighing steed my fate and fortune have I met.