Like that version, too. Much different, I think mine is more coloured. Maybe because I did it for a certain person, rather than for accuracy's sake... :)

Yes, I was so busy with the rhymes that I dropped the syntax! ;-) As for the "silent gear," I think it is more appropriate than trying to be direct; the "ether" thing didn't seem to work for me when I tried out the alternatives.
Thanks for the hints, I'll amend the translation as more comments come in. Suggestions are welcome. Best regards, Ralf

Thanks - Took me some time to get the measure & pace right. Morgenstern is tricky, but beautiful. Hope it comes across in English.