In these wings, my gentle smile has stirred with longing,
Even in its blossoming, it found a faint, subtle laughter
Childlike playfulness danced on the petals with love
How many springs withered away gazing at this moon-like face
The intoxicating madness of youth,
the strings vibrating again and again,
The essence of the bee's life was sacrificed upon this body
That playful laughter, in which there was complete development,
I could not understand that even in this, there was subtle destruction
I had seen that vast world on the high branch
Now, in the desolate heart of the earth,
I have searched for its ashes
The hearts of the whole world were open,
I was their garland
But now only strength and the blow of the foot remain
Ah! What will be gained by remembering my past music?
Let my sacred melodies be forgotten in oblivion
Turn a deaf ear to my dry, sorrowful cry
I am going with a heart full of pain to the gates of eternity
