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HEINRICH HEINE - Repositories

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64 l^eine.<br />

Thro' the seas of Fableland, now,<br />

Thro' the azure deeps of Fable,<br />

Doth my ship, — my wizard shallop,<br />

Glide along her dreamlike course.<br />

Scattering sparkles, flitting, flashing,<br />

From the softly-heaving azure.<br />

Shoals of clumsy headed dolphins<br />

Round us gambol as we go.<br />

And, upon their shoulders hoisted.<br />

Gaily ride my sea postillions.<br />

Little Loves, with puft cheeks blowing<br />

Thro' the quaintest rosy conches.<br />

Shrilly they their trumpets flourish —<br />

But, 0 hark ! I hear deep under.<br />

In the depth of the dim waters,<br />

Little mocking laughters sound.<br />

Well I know that sound sarcastic !<br />

'Tis the saucy water-faeries<br />

And pert nixies, — unbelievers<br />

Who are making fun of us :<br />

Laughing at my Ship of folly.<br />

Laughing at my foolish shipmates.<br />

Mocking us for our fool's errand<br />

To the Isle of Bimini!<br />

STERNE.<br />

He was the favorite child of the pale<br />

goddess of tragedy. Once, in a paroxysm

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