"Ombra mai fu," George Frederick Handel, Serse, Act 1.

Frondi tenere e belle			Tender and beautiful fronds
Del mio Platano amato,		of my beloved plane tree,
Per voi risplenda il Fato		Let Fate smile upon you .
Tuoni, Lampi, e Procelle			May thunder, lightning, and storms
Non vi oltraggino mai la cara pace,		never bother your dear peace,
Ne giunga a profanarvi Austro rapace.	    Nor may you by blowing winds be profaned.

Ombra mai fu			Never was made
Di Vegetabile,			a plant
Care ed amaile			more dear and loving
Soave piu.				or gentle.