XX
Die da horen minen sanc
Die da horen minen sanc,
ich wille dat sie mich’s weten danc
stadelike ende ane wanc.
die ie geminden ofte noch minnen,
die siin blide in manegen sinnen.
des die dombe niene beginnen,
want sie die minne niene dwanc
noch here herte ne rachte binnen.
XX
Those who hear my song aright
Those who hear my song aright,
from them I wish for unfeigned delight
instantly and without fright.
those who once loved or still do today
truly are happy in every way.
others quite stupidly fail to start,
for love could never despite its dart
manage to pierce them to the heart.
1 comment:
versions of the original vary a great deal as regards spelling. the one i have used is from dbnl, but i have found a more 'german' version as regards both consonants and vowels.
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