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0 posted 2000-04-06 10:55 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...


© Copyright 2000 Andrey Kneller - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2000-04-06 10:57 PM


Master--you have a gift for translating as well as for writing beautiful poetry!

Elizabeth


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2 posted 2000-04-06 11:02 PM


I really loved this poem. I can totally relate to it. Great translation!Thank you for sharing it

 "It was my love that did us both to death. " -Sylvia Plath

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3 posted 2000-04-07 06:43 AM


Thank you both! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
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