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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ROMANCERO: BOOK 2. LAMENTATIONS: LAZARUS. 8. PIOUS WARNING, by HEINRICH HEINE Poet's Biography
First Line: When thou dost quit this mortal abode
Last Line: Soft slippers, sweet music, and rest thou'lt find.
Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Night; Dead, The; Paradise; Bedtime
First Line: When thou dost quit this mortal abode
Last Line: Soft slippers, sweet music, and rest thou'lt find.
Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Night; Dead, The; Paradise; Bedtime
WHEN thou dost quit this mortal abode,
Immortal spirit, beware thee
Lest dangers seek to ensnare thee;
Through death and night conducteth the road.
The soldiers of God at the golden door
Of the city of light are collected;
Here actions and deeds are respected,
Mere name and station avail no more.
The pilgrim leaves at the portal behind
His shoes so heavy and dusty;
O enter with confidence trusty,
Soft slippers, sweet music, and rest thou'lt find.
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