I would like to leave this bright crowded world

I would like to leave this bright crowded world,

that surrounds and hinders my joy and woe in her,

and would like to go away, far away from all others

into a wild, beautiful forest-solitude.

There, I would listen to the whispering of the leaves

and listen to the bright small brook flowing

and to the bird-song,

watching as the sun sets

and finally sink down with her alone.