(To the oldest and most majestic oakof my village – KONCKË)
I gaze at you with longing, oh oak.You awaken every memory...!Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
You made a domain of your own, oh oak.You are nothing like those skeleton trees.Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
This vibrant health of yours,If only Mother ZAGORI had it...Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Branches spread from side to side,Like the most giant of eagles.Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Your shade is a marvel,Where the flocks sheltered from the heat...Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
The church now left in ruinsGave you your name and blessed fate.Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Only of you, oh king of oaks,Are the storms and lightning afraid!Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Through your leaf-covered branchesWhat birds have not sung!Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Oh oak of joys and sorrows,What weight of years do you bear?Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
Like Antaeus, oh broad-branched oak!What majesty you always hold!Oak, oh oak – a cloud of green,You live in my eyes and my heart!Oak, oh oak, bless your mighty frame!If only my fate were the same.
