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HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories

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Cradled by the waves of ocean.<br />

And by drowsy thoughts and visions,<br />

Still I lie within the cabin.<br />

In my berth so dark and narrow.<br />

Through the open hatchway yonder,<br />

I can see the stars clear shining.<br />

The beloved eyes so gentle,<br />

Of my gentle well-beloved.<br />

The beloved eyes so gentle<br />

Hold above my head their vigil;<br />

And they glimmer and they beckon<br />

From the azure vault of heaven.<br />

On the azure vault of heaven.<br />

Still I gaze through blessed hours.<br />

Till a white and filmy vapor<br />

Veils from me those eyes beloved.<br />

Against the wooden wall of the ship<br />

Where my dreaming head reclines,<br />

Break the waves, the wild sea-waves.<br />

They whisper and murmur<br />

Close into mine ear:<br />

"Oh foolish young fellow.<br />

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