I just read through this small part of 'La Vita Nuova' by Dante. It is commonly known as 'Vide Cor Meum'. It got me thinking in a lot of ways how he intended this piece to be understood.

So, here it is. See how you understand this poem.


E pensando di lei
Mi sopragiunse uno soave sonno.

Ego dominus tuus
Vide cor tuum
E d’esto core ardendo
Cor tuum
(Chorus: Lei paventosa)
Umilmente pascea.
Appresso gir lo ne vedea piangedo.

La letizia si convertia
In amarissimo pianto.

Io sono in pace
Cor meum
Io sono in pace
Vide cor meum.

[Translation]

“And thinking of her
Sweet sleep overcame me.

I am your master
See your heart
And of this burning heart
Your heart
(Chorus: She trembling)
Obediently eats.
Weeping, I saw her then depart from me.

Joy is converted
To bitterest tears.

I am in peace
My heart
I am in peace
See my heart.

I like it.

A lot.

Nick