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O du mein holder Abendstern
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O du mein holder Abendstern
My star of eve above the silent dell,
To thee and her, white twins of love, farewell.
Help and a haven from o'ermastering love
In you I sought who were so far above:
Too far, alas! for while ye slowly fade
My heart again Her snakes and lips invade.
I feel Her arms and form about me pressed,
The stinging of Her kisses in my breast.
O heavenly stars, that shine on earth and wave
Ye could not answer to my soul and save.
Yet while ye watch the land and tranquil sea,
A little longer, stars, remember me,
For with my last farewell, I lose and leave
The heaven ye gain, O stars of silent eve!
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