Dear swallow

Dear swallow, small swallow,

you fly up and sing so early,

strewing through the blue heavens

your sweet melody.

Those who still are sleeping in the morning,

all lovers at rest,

with your twittering songs

you awaken them from their slumber.

Up! get up! you sleeping lovers -

the morning swallow is calling:

for the night will cheat

those who sleep away the bright day.