I ONCE into a forest far

My maiden went to seek,
And fell upon her neck, when: "Ah!"

She threaten'd, "I will shriek!"

Then cried I haughtily: "I'll crush

The man that dares come near thee!"
"Hush!" whisper'd she: "My loved one, hush!

Or else they'll overhear thee!"

1767-9.

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Poet: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Poem: 23. DIFFERENT THREATS.
Volume: The Poems - 01. Songs
Year: Published/Written in 1853
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