Flattering, free, ungrateful, glides sweet and smooth a fountain with peaceful waters and crystal waves; flattering, for it uttereth sound enough, and does not feel; soft, because it feigneth; free, for loud it runs; sweet, because it murmureth; and ungrateful, for it flies.

Lisonjera, libre, ingrata,
Dulce y suave una fuente
Hizo apacible corriente
De cristal y undosa plata;
Lisonjera se desata,
Porque hablaba, y no sentia;
Suave, porque fingia;
Libre, porque claro hablaba;
Dulce, porque murmuraba;
É ingrata, porque corria.

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