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A poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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When the Fox dies, his Skin counts |
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Title: When the Fox dies, his Skin counts Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [More Titles by Goethe] (* The name of a game, known in English as "Jack's alight.")
Sat one sultry day; With us sought to play. Each one of my friends then sat By his mistress dear; Said: "The taper's here!" Then we quickly sent around The expiring brand; ln his neighbour's hand. Dorilis then gave it me, With a scoffing jest; By my fingers press'd. And it singed my eyes and face, Set my breast on fire; Mounted ever higher. Vain I sought to put it out; Ever burned the flame; Livelier still became. 1770. -THE END- GO TO TOP OF SCREEN |