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The shining hair of gods --
Castles for birds --
Or caves made of feathers --
I've believed clouds to be.

But now, they shut out the sun.
They bring both rain and snow.
So many things I might have done;
Clouds barred my way.

I've seen clouds from both sides now,
From above and from below,
But still an empty speculation
Is the whole of my knowledge of clouds.

Moonlight in June --
A wish found to be true --
Dizzy with joy,
I've believed love to be.

But now, it's another game;
After you go; they laugh.
If it matters to you, be quiet!
Don't betray your heart.

I've seen love from both sides now,
By giving and by taking,
But still an empty speculation
Is the whole of my knowledge of love.

Tears, fears and laughter --
To rejoice, exalted by love --
Plans and intentions --
I've believed life to be.

But now, close friends
Are starting to tell me
I've changed -- true, but
Every day I change.

I've seen life from both sides now,
From victories and from utter defeats,
But still an empty speculation
Is the whole of my knowledge of life.

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