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Master
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0 posted 2000-02-07 05:55 PM


Another translation of V. Vysotsky. (I just can't stop)

To the scramble of cities and the crowded streets
We return, for these places have bound us.
We descend from the conquered mountain peaks,
Leaving our hearts in the mountains.

So, I beg you, just stop all the meaningless fights!
Many times I have proven this speech,
For the only thing that is better than heights,
Is the height that I haven’t yet reached!

Who would want to be left all alone in a mix?
To descend while the heart starts to revel?--
Yet, we left from the conquered mountain peaks--
For even Gods desended from heaven.

So, I beg you, just stop all the meaningless fights!
Many times I have proven this speech,
For the only thing that is better than heights,
Is the height that I haven’t yet reached!

Many beautiful songs in their honor were penned
And the mountains beg us to stay.
For a year or forever-- but we have to descend,
We must always return, either way.

So, I beg you, just stop all the meaningless fights!
Many times I have proven this speech,
For the only thing that is better than heights,
Is the height that no one has reached!




[This message has been edited by Master (edited 02-07-2000).]

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Master
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1 posted 2000-02-07 07:57 PM


If you like this one, read the song "about a friend"
Denise
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2 posted 2000-02-08 10:56 AM


Another great one, Master!!  

Denise

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3 posted 2000-02-08 11:08 AM


I like it Master

 Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin*


Master
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4 posted 2000-02-08 06:38 PM


Thank you both, glad that enjoyed it!
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