Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Smoothly and lightly the golden seed by the furrow is cover'd;Yet will a deeper one, friend, cover thy bones at the last.Joyously plough'd and sow'd! Here food all living is budding,E'en from the side of the tomb Hope will not vanish away. Tags food friend hope Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 2 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments