Und . . .
Und in der Nacht
das Herz, das wacht
und sinnt.
Und in der Nacht
die Angst, die sacht
beginnt.
Und in der Nacht
der Tod, der lacht
und spinnt.
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And . . .
And in the night
the heart, that lies awake
and ponders.
And in the night
the fear, that gently
begins.
And in the night
Death, who laughs
and schemes.