THE bed of flowers
Loosens amain,
The beauteous snowdrops
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Would be manifestations of nature in next year's spring portrayed through superb imagery by the great poet. Thanks for sharing here.
Needs the German alongside. Another of these 'distant beloveds' that populate the Goethe canon.
And this will continue for many more years to come....Nice poem, thanks for sharing.
The bed of flowers! With the muse of nature. Thanks for sharing.
He just doesn't say - the flowers are blooming- - he gets into their individuality: - - - - - - - - - - -The beauteous snowdrops Droop o'er the plain. - - - - - - - - - - -The crocus opens Its glowing bud, - - - - - - - - - - -Others, like blood. With saucy gesture - - - - - - - - - - -Primroses flare, And roguish violets, Hidden with care; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Goethe takes care with the details of life and nature which makes his love protestations so much sweeter