Der von Kürenberg (c. 1175)

I RAISED a noble falcon

For more than a year;

And when I had tamed him

And decked his feathers, tying

Them with a golden band,

He rose so swiftly, flying

Far to another land.

Since then I’ve seen my falcon

Gaily soaring;

And from his feet were waving

Fair silken ribbons,

And on his wings each feather

Was ruddy gold to see;

Ah, God bring those together

Who lovers fain would be!