Translation:Milky Way/Sonnet 1

by Olavo Bilac

Maybe I was dreaming when I saw her. but via

That, in the rays of the illuminated moonlight,

Among the trembling stars rose

An endless, glittering staircase.

And I looked at her from below, I looked at her... In each

Step, which the most limpid gold wore,

Silent and serene, an angel the golden harp,

Resounding with supplications, feria...

Thou holy mother! You too, beautiful

Illusions! my dreams! go for her

Like a bunch of vaporous shadows.

It's my love! I was looking for you when

I saw you rise on high, calm and beautiful,

The heavenly gaze to mine downloading...