by
Karl Busse (1872 - 1918)
Königin der Nacht
Language: German (Deutsch)
Available translation(s): ENG
Entfalte des Kelches Pracht,
Hörst du die lockenden Töne?
Leuchte in weiße Schöne,
Königin du der Nacht!
Mondlicht zittert im Thal,
Wandelt durch ewige Räume,
Blaß über Blüten und Träume
Huscht ein verschwiegener Strahl.
Ach und die Sehnsucht erwacht . . . ,
Hörst du das Rauschen im Grunde?
Träume an meinem Munde,
Königin du der Nacht!
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- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , "Queen of the night", copyright © 2015, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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Word count: 57
Queen of the night
Language: English  after the German (Deutsch)
Unfold the splendor of your calyx,
Do you hear the enticing sounds?
Shine in white beauty,
You queen of the night!
Moonlight trembles in the valley,
Wanders through the eternal realms,
Palely over blossoms and dreams
Flits a secretive beam.
Ah and longing awakens . . . ,
Do you hear the soughing in the dale?
Dream against my lips,
You queen of the night!
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This text was added to the website: 2015-12-29
Line count: 12
Word count: 65