I PUSH MY BOAT ON THE WAVES

Eino Leino(1878-1926)

I push my boat on the waves

and through the lake guide

and count the straits

until the end of the little cove.

And on the shore of that serene cove

is a fragrant bird cherry grove,

vernal finches, warblers' home

and the cradle of songs, scents.

But in the shade of that lively grove

is a maiden dark-haired,

my ladybird of spring,

the blossom of my song, my love.

(Mä lykkään purteni laineillen, 1895.)

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