With my dripping schnozzle, it's time for an uplifting song from Benny Andersen's 'Svantes Viser'. For other translated songs, please consult the index.

THE SEASONS

Washing can flap while its drying.

Young kids get spots that are trying.

Girls must take teasing

and football’s unceasing

for now it is summer in Denmark.

Days now seem shorter and gloomy.

Schoolkids unruly and rheumy.

Clothes get outdated

tears flow unabated

for now it is autumn in Denmark.

Deaths. New divorces. Long novels.

Plans in cold storage and snuffles.

Noses start dripping

and schnozzles start dipping

for now it is winter in Denmark.

Flowers bloom in meadows or vases.

Beating of mats all surpasses.

Paths are regravelled

and poems unravelled

for now it is springtime in Denmark.