To a Friend on the Eve of May 1858 by Guido Gezelle
Once I see the flowery wreaths of May,the month of love for Mary and her Child,the month of love for thee, my pious friend,the month of love of poetry, more sweetThan love to both our blended loving hearts!Once more I see thee, glorious month, ascendTriumphant in the skies, whom first of allMy eyes did greet…