What I have already learned as a lover,
I see you, beloved, learning angrily;
then for you it distantly departed,
now your destiny stands in all the stars.
Over your breasts we will together contend:
since as glowingly shining they've ripened,
so also your hands desire to touch them
and their own pleasure superintend.
Back to Rainer Maria Rilke
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓
To be able to leave a comment here you must be registered. Log in or Sign up.