Verses by Sophie Albrecht, translated by Julia Kalman
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When, in lofty joy escorted,
Comes the day in bright attire courted,
And Spring walks beside him with grace, –
When, floating on gilded wings, he nears,
Valleys and hills resound with cheers,
And the West’s golden hair kisses his face.
When the dew-kissed roses first shine,
Merry brooks with violets entwine,
And trees bloom in colors grand and bold,
When evening rewards us with its shade,
When the moon on silent heavens is laid,
And stars in the streams behold. –
When all this heavenly beauty to enhance,
He — dearest to me among human sons –
Approaches, as friendly as nature’s allure;
Oh then, embraced by him and touched
By his fiery kiss, I am so much
Enraptured, night and morning, field’s allure.
Death! then you are to me the loveliest boon! –
Longing swells my heart to meet you soon,
Come! I call, and lead me to that place,
Where morning’s blush never fades away,
Where autumn never touches spring’s array,
Where a somber evening never shows its face. –
Where by the stream trees eternally bloom,
Violets glow ‘neath roses’ perfume,
Where peace embraces without parting’s twist. –
And where all this, to enhance its grace,
He — dearest to me among human sons –
Is eternally mine, above all angels kissed.
Dreams
Colorful children of the darkest night,
You who often entice the weary of life,
Making existence enticing,
And with sweet peace
Delight the mournful,
And lend your rose arbors
To the hopeless,
Where joys caress them,
Weave from gentle fantasy,
From the loveliest images,
Melodies as enchanting as angels,
When they depict heaven –
Quiet as the morning’s greeting,
Gentle as the evening’s breeze –
Soft as the kiss of the west wind,
Like the Elbe’s rippling –
Charming as his own image –
Dreams for my beloved;
Love, which fills my heart,
Shall gild the dream.
Sophie Albrecht (1756–1840) was a German actress and writer.
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