The birch tree in winter 
Leaning over the secret pool 
Is Narcissus in love 
With the slight white branches
The slim trunk
In the dark glass
But
Spring coming on
Is afraid
And scarfs the white limbs
In green
The slim trunk
In the dark glass
But
Spring coming on
Is afraid
And scarfs the white limbs
The birch tree in winter 
Spring coming on
Is afraid
And scarfs the white limbs in green
The birch tree in winter 
Leaning over the secret pool 
Is Narcissus in love 
With the slight white branches
The birch tree in winter 
Is afraid
And scarfs the white limbs
In green