In the tavern today

In the tavern today,

first thing in the morning, there was such a commotion!

The landlord, girls! Torches, people!

There were such quarrels, such insults!

The flute piped, the drum sounded!

It was all a mess;

But I myself, full of delight and love,

I too was there.

The fact that I haven't learnt how to behave,

that's something I might be criticised for;

But at least I have kept my distance

from disputes in schools and universities.