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"We never quite learned to part..."
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"We never quite learned to part..." |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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*I've translated this poem from Russian. The original is by Anna Akhmatova, written in 1917. I've published a collection of her poetry that I've translated into English and it can be found here, for those who are interested: http://www.amazon.com/Final-Meeting-Selected-Poetr y-Akhmatova/dp/1438234732/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215803357&sr=1-5 *** We never quite learned to part, - We wander slowly, side by side. Outside, it's starting to get dark, I'm silent, - you're preoccupied. We'll enter a church and perceive Baptisms, marriages, mass. A minute later, we'll leave... Why is everything different with us? Or we'll sit on the trampled snow In a dark cemetery, and sigh, With a stick in your hand, you'll draw A palace for just you and I. http://home.comcast.net/~kneller/aboutme.html |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I love your translation work, dear Andrey, this is awesome. I am sure she smiles from above! Love, Margherita  |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Such excellent taste in poetry. And such a masterful translation. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you both dearly! I'm glad you enjoy my work! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is magical - I can never (in all my re-reads) quite work out whether both parties are together, or one is only there in spirit and if so why - and I love the mystery of that. - Owl |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Looks like you proved your name in what you do! ARCTIC WIND |
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