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Sanft verglimmt des Tages Helle, Und vom letzten Strahl geküßt Liegt die glatte Meereswelle Wie geschmolz'ner Amethyst. Kaum ein Lüftchen rührt die Schwingen, Schweigen rings und Abendgluth! Nur der Fischer leises Singen Schwebt verhallend auf der Fluth. Jetzt erstirbt's; ihr Nachen gleitet Ohne Laut dem Hafen zu, Und um meine Seele breitet Sich dein Zauber, Meeresruh'.
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La lumière du jour s’éteint doucement, Et, embrassée par le dernier rayon, La mer d’un calme plat Ressemble à une améthyste liquéfiée. À peine un souffle de vent se lève, Silence tout autour et lueur du soir ! Seul le chant léger du pêcheur Plane et expire sur les flots. À présent, tout s'éteint ; sa barque glisse Sans un bruit vers le port, Et autour de mon âme s'étend Ta magie, calme de la mer.
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"Sanft verglimmt des Tages Helle" = "La lumière du jour s’éteint doucement"
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This text was added to the website: 2026-06-22
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