In the Tavern

In the tavern you sit now without speaking

the longing falls drop by drop in your heart

you remember when you flew on broad wings

now everyone kicks your heart about.

Take your soul out again to stroll through the neighborhoods

let your life be filled with sweet voices and lilacs.

You were handsome as you passed through the neighborhoods

at the windows a thousand hearts quietly melted

in your heart you carried all hearts

in your dreams the nightingales built their nests.