Lilie [English translation]

Before he closed the gate, he attired in steel and blown off candles,

it was soon to be morning, he kissed his wife on the bed asleep,

[: she slept like a fairy, only hair shrouded her,

like a divine proportion, like mornings in the Castile,

gentle and white like dew on lily, like a moon vigilant :]

Only the gray clouds and fires on the hummocks - mute witnesses

wan lilies shined on the banners, when they strode the land,

[: a bugle disdains, soldier melody,

streams distress - the horses defiled them,

and blood shines, when felt on the lilies, by three drops :]

Blackthorn ripens, bell rings to Sunday and time goes on slowly,

rusty stains stay on the blade at the hilt of sword,

[: with hands behind the widows wander the alleys,

during tedious times they adorn themselves with lilies.

white lilies with red drops they collect kneeling :]

• Artist:Karel Kryl
• Album:Plaváček