We Waves

August Strindberg      

We, we waves,
That are rocking the winds
To rest -
Green cradles, we waves!
 
Wet are we, and salty;
Leap like flames of fire -
Wet flames are we:
Burning, extinguishing;
Cleansing, replenishing;
Bearing, engendering.
 
We, we waves,
That are rocking the winds
To rest!