Giosuè Carducci

Giousue Carducci (18xx-1907).

from Pianto Antico (Ancient Lament)
Sei ne la terra fredda

Sei ne la terra negra

Ne il sol piu ti rallegra

Ne te risveglia amor.

You are in the cold earth

You are in the black earth

The sun will not rejoice you anymore

Nor will love awaken you.

(Of his dead child of 3 years)