The Works of J. W. von Goethe/Volume 9/Warning
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
For works with similar titles, see Warning.
WARNING.
Do not touch him—do not wake him! Fast asleep is Amor lying;
Go—fulfil thy work appointed—do thy labour of the day.
Thus the wise and careful mother uses every moment flying,
Whilst her child is in the cradle—Slumbers pass too soon away.