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In the forest darkness

Sleeps a cruel dream;

In the forest darkness

The flowers are so pale

And the birds so shy.

Why is the air so full of

Dismal moisture?

Why the water dark with

Warning forebodings?

In the forest a cruel dream

Drifts among the restless shadows.

In the forest darkness

Dwells a sick god;

In the forest darkness

Trees are so naked

And the night

So full of voices.

Why is the wind

Full of warning whispers?

Why the path dark with

Sombre apprehension?

In the shadows

Lies a sick god

-Waiting