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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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* And yet, I've translated another poem/song. This time it's from V. Vysotsky, a famous Russian bard. If your friend just became a man, Not a friend, not a foe,-- just so, If you really can’t tell from the start, If he’s strong in his heart, -- To the peaks take this man -- don’t fret! Do not leave him alone, on his own, Let him share the same view with you-- Then you’ll know if he’s true. If the guy on the peak got weak, If he lost all his care -- got scared, Took a step on the frost -- got lost, Tripped and screamed in exhaust, — Then the one you held close is false, Do not bother to yell-- expel, -- We can’t take such aboard, and in short We don’t sing of his sort. If the guy didn’t whine nor pine, He was dull and upset, but went, When you slipped from the cliff, He heaved, holding you in his grip; If he walked right along, seemed strong, On the top stood like he belonged, -- Then, whenever the chances are slim You can count on him! [This message has been edited by Master (edited 02-09-2000).] |
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kari Member
since 1999-10-03
Posts 104Hyde Park, Ut, USA |
Interesting rhyming pattern. I like it. The poem gets you thinking. Good job! |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Kari! |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
great job Master...really got me thinking...  "For every beauty, there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth, there is an ear somewhere to here it For every love, there is a heart somewhere to receive it".--Ivan Panin |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
THanx, SCGirl! glad you liked it! |
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Jer Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 443USA |
Ahh... great. Now just to let you know Master. I have heard of Vysotsky! LOL |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Surprised that you have, he's not very famous outside of Europe. |
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Jer Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 443USA |
I am more familiar with the European poets. I am taking a class on European writers right now. Vladimir Vysotsky was a magnificent Russian poet, singer, and actor. Its too bad alot of his work is lost, mistranslated, or not translated at all. Again, Good job. I am glad to see someone else with an interest in Vladimir Vysotsky. "WRITING IS EASY. ALL YOU DO IS STARE AT A BLANK SHEET OF PAPER UNTIL DROPS OF BLOOD FORM ON YOUR FOREHEAD." Gene Fowler |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I've been listening to Vysotsky's songs since I first began to listen to music. I have all of his tapes at home and all of his songs/poems in books. Overall I've translated nine of his poems. He my favorite Russian bard along with Okudzhava, (have you heard of him?) Anyway, there's a very good page on vysotsky.com, if you want check it out! If you're interested in other translations email me... "m.kneller@worldnet.att.net" Again, thanks for responding and glad that someone here has a good taste in literature. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I've edited it somewhat, I think it flows better now! |
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