In the young spring evening
The moon is shining full
Girls form a circle
As though round an altar
And their feet perform
Rhythmical steps
Like the soft feet of Cretan girls
Must once have danced
Round and round an altar of love
Designing a circle
In the delicate flowering grass
The stars that are shining
Around the beautiful moon
Hide their own bright faces
When She, at Her fullest
Paints the earth with Her
Silvery light
Now, while we are dancing
Come! Join us!
Sweet joy, revelry,
Bright light!
Inspire us, Muses
Oh, you with the beautiful hair.