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Four Poems by Li-Po

Song Cycle by Constant Lambert (1905-1951)


1. A Summer Day

Language: English

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Naked I lie in the green forest of summer...
Too lazy to wave my white-feathered fan.
I hang my cap on a crag,
And bare my head to the wind that comes
Blowing through the pine trees.

Input by Peter Donderwinkel


2. Nocturne

Language: English

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Blue water ... a clear moon ...
In the moonlight the white gerons are flying.
Listen! Do you hear the girls who gather water chestnuts?
They are going home in the night, singing.

Input by Peter Donderwinkel


3. With a Man of Leisure

Language: English

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Yonder the mountain flowers are out.
We drink together, you and I.
One more cup - one more cup - still one more cup!
Now I am drunk and drowsy, you had better go;
But come to-morrow morning, if you will, with the harp!

Input by Peter Donderwinkel


4. Lines

Language: English

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Cool is the autumn wind
Clear the autumn moon,
The blown leaves heap up and scatter again;
A raven, cold stricken, starts from his roost.
Where are you, beloved? - When shall I see you once more?
Ah, how my hearts aches to-night - this hour.

Input by Peter Donderwinkel


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