Ringelnatz, Joachim: The Postage Stamp (Die Briefmarke in English)
Die Briefmarke (German)Ein männlicher Briefmark erlebte was Schönes, bevor a klebte. Er war von einer Prinzessin beleckt Da war die Liebe in ihm erweckt.
Er wollte sie wiederküssen Doch hat er verrreisen müssen So liebte er sie vergebens Das ist die Tragik des Lebens.
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The Postage Stamp (English)A postage stamp, male, was elated With joy, before he was dated. A princess licked him, by Jove! Which did awaken his love.
He wanted to kiss her back But had to go on a trek. His love was thus unavailing So sad is often life's failing.
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