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Strahlt zuweilen auch ein mildes Licht Auf mich hin aus diesem Angesicht - Ach, es können auch wohl Huldgebärden Machen, daß uns fast das Herze bricht. Was die Liebe sucht, um froh zu werden, Das verraten diese Blicke nicht.
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Line count: 6
Word count: 38
Although occasionally a gentle light shines At me from that face, Ah, it could be only the appearance of favour, Which causes the heart almost to break. What my love seeks to be happy, Is not betrayed by her glance.
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