Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Minstrel's Book - Song And Structure

LET the Greek his plastic clay Mould in human fashion, While his own creation may Wake his glowing passion; But it is our joy to court Great Euphrates' torrent, Here and there at will to sport In the Wat'ry current. Quench'd I thus my spirit's flame, Songs had soon resounded; Water drawn by bards whose fame Pure is, may be rounded.