To read in the morning and at night...

Portrait of Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht 1898–1956

[Original]

Morgens und abends zu lesen Der, den ich liebe Hat mir gesagt Daß er mich braucht.

Darum Gebe ich auf mich acht Sehe auf meinen Weg und Fürchte von jedem Regentropfen Daß er mich erschlagen könnte.

[Translation]

To read in the morning and at night My love Has told me That he needs me.

That's why I take good care of myself Watch out where I'm going and Fear that any drop of rain Might kill me.

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