Often I think that they have only stepped out - <br /> and that soon they will reach home again! <br /> The day is fair - O don't be afraid! <br /> They are only taking a long walk. <br /> <br /> Yes: they have only stepped out <br /> and will now return home! <br /> O don't be anxious - the day is fair! <br /> They are only taking a walk to those hills. <br /> <br /> They have simply gone on ahead: <br /> they will not wish to return home. <br /> We'll catch up to them on those hills <br /> in the sunshine! <br /> The day is fair on those hills.<br /><br />Friedrich Rückert<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/often-i-think-that-they-have-only-stepped-out/
