At the fountain by the gate <br />a Linden tree stays all alone. <br />Its shadow gave me sanctuary <br />for many lovely dreams. <br /> <br />I carved into its rough old skin <br />many a sweetheart word <br />wherever in the world I've been <br />It never was too far. <br /> <br />This is the quick translation of <br />a favourite German song.<br /><br />Herbert Nehrlich<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-linden-tree/
