Fiori d'arancio [English translation]

He had an intense and straightforward glance

trim fingers, a natural sarcasm

thin lips, graceful frame

to white and perfect teeth

a few words, elegant manners

a slight french accent, self control.

meetings became assiduous and frequent

in the most uncommon places and times

that charming man reined

with uncommon dexterity

a few preambles when he asked me

would you like to marry me?

he was honest and self confident

i recall my wedding day

my white silk and organdie dress

orange flowers around the altar

i was waiting for my groom with devotion

the church was crowded with people

bored for the endless waiting

behind me yawns and comments

not even a far shadow of him

a few preambles when he asked me

would you like to marry me?

he was honest and self confident

I recall my wedding day

my white silk and organdie dress

no impatient groom at the altar

only a priest, in showy discomfort

I recall my wedding day

my white silk and organdie dress

no impatient groom at the altar

only a priest, in showy discomfort

I recall my wedding day

my white silk and organdie dress

no wedding march,

only my silent requiem

and endless sorrow.