Lyrick-epic poem about four singing and two intermezzy. The poet wanted, as he says, especially to celebrate the beauty of May nature. The awakening spring nature and the death of people, Vilém is in prison, thinks of his action, thinks about what will be after death, are afraid, do not believe in the afterlife.

has become a symbol of youth and love. Not surprisingly, they visit the poet's statue on the blooming Petřín every year.