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HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories

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ime that, more sober and serious grown,<br />

om folly at last I break free.<br />

o so long in comedian's gown,<br />

ive played in the play with thee.<br />

scenes gaily painted were bright to behold,<br />

id in ultra-romantic tints shone,<br />

cnightly, rich mantle was spangled with gold;<br />

oblest feelings were ever mine own.<br />

low with grave trouble my thoughts are beset,<br />

Ithough from the stage I depart;<br />

my heart is as wretchedly miserable yet,<br />

5 though I still acted my part.<br />

jod! all unwitting and wholly in jest,<br />

'hat I felt and I suffered I told.<br />

'e fought against Death who abode in my breast<br />

ke the dying wrestler of old.<br />

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