Classic Poem

In harmony the ospreys cry
In the river, on the rocks.
The maiden goes into retirement,
A fit mate for the Prince.

Long or short the duckweed:
To left and right let us seek it.
The maiden goes into retirement,
Day and night let us ask for her.
Ask for her! Useless quest!
Day and night let us think of her!
Ah! what pain! Ah! what pain!
This way and that we toss and turn!

Long or short the duckweed:
To left and right let us take it
The maiden goes into retirement,
Guitars and lutes should welcome her.

Long or short the duckweed:
To left and right let us gather it.
the maiden goes into retirement,
Bells and drums should welcome her.