Two Songs of Heine + 

A fir-tree standeth lonely + 

On a barren northern height, + 

Asleep, while winter covers + 

His rest with robes of white. + 

In dreams, he sees a palm-tree + 

In the golden morning-land; + 

She droops alone and silent + 

In burning wastes of sand. + 

Fair art thou as a flower + 

And innocent and shy: + 

I look on thee and sorrow; + 

I grieve, I know not why. + 

I long to lay, in blessing, + 

My hand upon thy brow, + 

And pray that God may keep thee + 

As fair and pure as now. + 