by Adolf Frey (1855 - 1920)
Translation © by Emily Ezust

Schöner Ort
Language: German (Deutsch) 
Our translations:  ENG
Klingend schlagen hier die Finken,
heimlich tönt der Welle Rauschen,
und der Zweige leisem Winken
ist es lieblich hier zu lauschen.

Eh' die Welle zieht von hinnen,
schwankt sie zögernd, ob sie bliebe,
wo sich weiche Winde minnen;
und die Blume nickt, ich liebe.

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This text was added to the website: 2003-10-12
Line count: 8
Word count: 44

Beautiful place
Language: English  after the German (Deutsch) 
 The finches sing their tinkling song here,
 the waves murmur secret things,
 and the gentle rustling of the branches
 is lovely to hear.

 Before the wave retreats,
 it lingers hesitantly, as if it wished to remain
 where the soft breezes flirt;
 and the flower nods: I love you.

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  • Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © by Emily Ezust

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This text was added to the website: 2003-10-12
Line count: 8
Word count: 49