Ringelnatz, Joachim: The Postage Stamp (Die Briefmarke in English)

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.

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.