Auf der Wiese Schmetterlinge,
Kinder hurtig hinterher.
Haschen sie und reißen lustig
– Seht! – das Tierchen kreuz und quer.

Kinder aber werden größer.
Hurtig hinter ihnen her
Hascht das Schicksal – seht! – und lustig
Reißts die Menschlein kreuz und quer.

Detlev von Liliencron
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