The young nun

Brahms, Johannes

Ah, what a poor nun am I!

O mother what have you done!

Spring passed by the bars

And brought me no flowers!

Ah, how far, how far below

Two lambs walk in the valley.

Good luck you lambs,

You've seen spring for the first time.

Ah, how far, how far above

Two birds fly in peace!

Good luck little birds,

You're flying to a better home.