Eichendorff: “Your Blissful, Wonderful Image”

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“Dein Bildnis wunderselig” by Josef Karl Benedikt von Eichendorff (1788-1857), “Intermezzo” from Sängerleben. Set by Robert Schumann (1810-1856), “Intermezzo”, op. 39 no. 2, from Liederkries, no. 2. Translation © Emily Ezust, Lied & Art Song Texts Page.

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Your blissful, wonderful image
I have in my heart's depths;
it looks so freshly and joyously
at me in every moment.
.
My heart sings mutely to itself
an old, beautiful song
that soars into the air
and hastens to your side.
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				 , April 9, 2009.   Eichendorff, Robert Schumann		

			

				

				

					
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