Abschied von der Welt
Farewell to the World
Gedichte der Königin Maria Stuart Poems of Queen Mary Stuart
Mary Stuart
What use is this allotted time?
Earthly desire has died a lingering death,
Torment remains as long as I draw breath.
My only hope, the joy to hear my death-knell chime.
Cease, enemies, your envy of me!
My wish for noble honours is past.
Now, excessive agony consumes me;
Discord goes with me to the grave at last.
Friends, who think of me with love,
Without fortune, without power, now believe
There is no good I could achieve.
Do not then wish a return to happier days,
But, being punished sorely here on earth,
Pray that a share of peace eternal is my worth.
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