My little one, come and listen
⁠To the calling of the sea,
And watch how the wet sands glisten
⁠Where the surf has left them free.
As thou and the wind together
⁠Shall frolic along the strand;
Thy feet as light as a feather
⁠Will hardly dent the sand.

Unwind the veils that enfold thee,
⁠Thou never wast shy with me;
The sea will rejoice to hold thee,
⁠The stars will delight to see.
The beauty thou shalt discover
⁠Oh, Morning Star of my heart,
Will dazzle even thy lover
⁠Who knows how fair thou art!