After the thunderstorm

Alexander Zemlinsky

The blue night shines over the sea,

and the white mountain snow gleams in the moonlight.

Through distant clouds a wan light burns,

as before a thunderstorm, but it does not ignite.

The hand in my hand drives away all pain...

oh, this deep, deep ecstasy!

Only now has golden comprehension dawned:

I am permitted to see happiness in these two eyes.