My Hound

Mein Hund

Friederike Kempner (1836-1904)

Mein Hund
In den Augen meines Hundes liegt mein ganzes Glück, all mein Inneres, Krankes, Wundes heilt in seinem Blick.
My Hound
In the eyes of my hound are my joy and romance: deep sickness and wound are healed by her glance.

Translation: Copyright © Timothy Adès

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