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by Friedrich von Matthisson (1761 - 1831)

An Laura
NOTE: the footnotes have been removed from this text; return to general view
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Our translations:  DUT ENG FRE
Freud' umblühe dich auf allen Wegen,
Schöner als sie je die Unschuld fand,
Seelenruh, des Himmels bester Segen
Walle dir wie Frühlingshauch entgegen,
Bis zum Wiedersehn im Lichtgewand!

Lächelnd wird der Seraph niederschweben,
Der die Palme der Vergeltung trägt,
Aus dem dunkeln Thal zu jenem Leben
Deine schöne Seele zu erheben,
Wo der Richter unsre Thaten wägt.

O dann töne Gottes ernste Waage
Wonne dir, von jedem Misklang frei,
Und der Freund an deinem Grabe sage:
Glückliche! der lezte deiner Tage
War ein Sonnenuntergang im Mai!

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Text Authorship:

  • by Friedrich von Matthisson (1761 - 1831), "An Laura", appears in Wanderjahre in Deutschland (1784-1787) [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]

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This text was added to the website: 2009-01-31
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