Spread their wings,
Ravens soar around the alpine pastures,
And they sing, sing, sing
Boys peacefully sing their psalms
Warrior's blood flows to me in old age,
Life force , which is overflowing,
Soul battle in the war of wisdom,
I have a strong will to live!
Are they sinking too soon today?
I am horrified by the anticipation of this behavior,
Up the old heap of tombstones
To gather together in cries of anger.
Oh, just hear the boys!
Hear them groan! Hear them pleading!
As the ravens, ravens, ravens
Caw and crow frightened.
Now see the ravens panting!
See them hacking! See them killing!
And the boys heave, heave,
Until they collapse, blush motionless...
At the trickle of red pool
Herds refresh themselves and give
Blood to wisdom that awaken
Happy free earthly striving!