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Ein Kränzlein möcht' ich sehen
Gewunden um dein Haupt,
Nicht bunt von Sommerblumen,
Nicht immer grün belaubt;
Von hellen, weißen Perlen
Soll es geflochten sein,
Durch deine schwarzen Locken
Fließ' es wie Sternenschein.
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Word count: 70
A little garland I would like to see
Wound about your brow,
Not colourful with summer flowers,
Not always leafy green;
Of white, shining pearls
It should be plaited,
Through your dark curls
It should flow like starlight.
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