"Venus the Bright Star" by Maksim Bahdanovich

In translation.

Venus the bright star was up the whole evening -
brought me warm memories - full loving cup...
That magic night we first met, my sweet angel,
Venus the bright star was up.

Then I would look for that star every evening,
stars in the night sky all smiled from afar.
Silent affections for you started kindling
while I would look for that star.

Yet it is time we must part, my sweet angel.
Fate has its reasons for us from the start.
Strong was my love, so the parting feels painful...
Yet it is time we must part.

In distant lands, while apart, I'll be longing,
cherishing glimmers of love in my heart.
Yes, I will look for that star every evening,
in distant lands, while apart.

Please look at Venus some more, my sweet angel.
May our sights meet thereupon, as before...
May in such moments our love just rekindle...
Please look at Venus some more.