Love
A Merry Heart
Translated by Frank C. Nicholson (1907) · From Old German Love Songs (1907)
The forest stands all green to see;
Oh, the joyous time of year!
Now from sorrows I am free;
Blessings on the maiden dear
Who doth fairly ease my woe!
I am glad; she will have it so.
She beckoned me and gave a glance,
When on her last I set mine eyes.
Thereafter nothing else could chance
Save that she spoke in loving wise:
"Dear, now let thy heart be high!"
How joyous at that speech am I!
"Thou wilt make me weep anon,"
Said the best of maidens there.—
Thou wilt bid me welcome soon
And wilt give me comfort fair.
As thou wilt, so will I be.
Dearest maiden, laugh with me!
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Anonymous (Middle High German). “A Merry Heart.” Translated by Frank C. Nicholson. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-middle-high-german/2/.
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Anonymous (Middle High German). “A Merry Heart.” Translated by Frank C. Nicholson. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-middle-high-german/2/.
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