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0 posted 2000-04-06 10:56 PM


*This is another one of my translations, this time it's from Aleksander Pushkin.


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Don’t ask me why alone in dismal thought
In times of mirth, I’m often filled with strife,
How come my weary stare is so distraught,
How come I don’t enjoy the dream of life;

Don’t ask me why my soul has slowly perished
And ceased to love the love that pleased me then
No longer can I call someone “my cherished”--
Who once has loved will never love again;

Who once felt bliss will never feel its essence,
A moment’s happiness is all that we receive:
From youth, prosperity and joyful pleasance
We’re left with only apathy and grief...


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Floating gently on a cloud....
1 posted 2000-04-07 04:51 PM


This is a wonderful poem!! Thank you so much for sharing your translation with us...I love it!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie


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2 posted 2000-04-07 07:47 PM


Thank you Lizzie, it seems that many people can identify with this one!
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