English poem
Xiv
by Vítězslav Hálek (1835–1874)
That nightingale has not retired And she’s with song all ringing; That song of love, so long, my God, When will she be done singing?
From one twig to another twig, From upper to the nether-- And I believe that the same plight In hearts we bear together.
And turning up her serene eye She looks in each direction-- And I believe that I could guess What is her eyes’ attraction.