From the German of Heine. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />In the far North stands a Pine-tree, lone, <br /> Upon a wintry height; <br />It sleeps: around it snows have thrown <br /> A covering of white. <br /> <br />It dreams forever of a Palm <br /> That, far i' the Morning-land, <br />Stands silent in a most sad calm <br /> Midst of the burning sand.<br /><br />Sidney Lanier<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-palm-and-the-pine/
