| Avalanche (1972-1988) |
Read the original lyrics of the song
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 From the
original "Selected Poems - 1956/1968"
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Some verses in the original poem are somehow
different from the sung verses of 1972. Second Stanza The cripple that you clothe and feed Is neither starve nor cold I do not beg for company In the centre of the world Fifth stanza I have begun to claim you I who have no greed I have begun to long for you I who have no need The avalanche you're knocking at Is unhabited |
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Frankfurt
April 6th, 1972
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Modified verses First Stanza You who wish to conquer pain You must learn what makes me well last stanza It is your turn beloved It is your flesh that I wear It is your world beloved It is your flesh that I wear It is your song beloved It is your flesh that I wear |
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Nurnberg 10/05/88
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Modified verses I have begun to long for you I who have no need I have begun to wait for you I who rule the seven seas |
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