An Anthology of Modern Bohemian Poetry/Upon the Waves
Josef Holý (b. 1874).
UPON THE WAVES
Upon the waves I was lulled to rest;
To the silvery willow-trees I confessed.
The wavelets whisper, the willows are singing,
With ditties and wistful voices ringing.
The bright heavens o'er me wide open are lying,
The stars in a secret language are sighing.
Memories mock me; by sleep awhile stilled,
My heart with a winsome longing is thrilled.
Little child, full of grace, thy favour bestow,
On a peaceful stream we together shall flow.
(1905).
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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1929. The longest-living author of this work died in 1970, so this work is in the public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 53 years or less. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply the rule of the shorter term to foreign works.
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