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Master
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0 posted 2000-04-08 06:27 PM


*And yet another one of my translations, this one is fresh and it's a poem by V. Vysotsky.

The pretty ones are dearly loved and softly
The funny ones are loved but for long
The silent ones are loved, but not as often
But if they’re loved, -- then oh how strong!

Do not yell loving words, do not yell
Hold them in until time is better
Let the steamboats bugle like hell
But you -- do not tell, do not tell
If you hurry-- you’ll lose her forever.

She often reads about love and woe
Allow her to compare, -- just try to,
Because the darker tulips grow
To make the whiter ones seem brighter.

Do not yell loving words, do not yell
Hold them in until time is better
Let the poets and rooks sing like hell
But you -- do not tell, do not tell
If you hurry-- you’ll lose her forever.

The words are flowing... So what then?
Although you’re late – there’s no regret!
Say the words, -- you know that you can
If they simply cannot not be said!

Do not yell loving words, do not yell
Hold them in until time is better
Let the steamboats bugle like hell
Do not scream, do not yell, do not tell
If you hurry-- you’ll lose her forever.

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<font face="Arial, Verdana" size="1" color="#000080"> I will not whole die,
My soul in sacred lyre, will outlive my dust and will escape decay,
And in the moonlit sphere, my glory will not tire
As long as poets still remain

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[This message has been edited by Master (edited 04-08-2000).]

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ESP
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Floating gently on a cloud....
1 posted 2000-04-09 08:39 AM


Another beautiful translation....thanks for sharing them with us!! I am eagerly awaiting the next!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

    

Master
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2 posted 2000-04-09 11:47 AM


Thank you Lizzie!
natalie
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3 posted 2000-04-09 03:08 PM


I really like this poem, thanx for sharing it with us,
natalie...

Master
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4 posted 2000-04-09 06:19 PM


Thank you for responding!
DragonFang
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5 posted 2000-04-09 11:31 PM


yes, very beautiful poem. Umm, what are you translating it from? What language I mean?

 "Sa souvraya niende missian ye." \
I am lost in my own mind.

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice
From what I've tasted of desire,
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great,
And would suffice.
-Robert Frost

anonymousfemale
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6 posted 2000-04-10 12:06 PM


Ahhh master...where do you find these wonderful pieces? They are absolutely beautiful.

Translate some more!

~AF~

Master
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7 posted 2000-04-10 07:22 AM


These are Russian translations. I was born in Russia and lived there for nine years so I can speak both languages fluently. Thank you for responding!
faith
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8 posted 2000-04-11 02:21 PM


that was just amazing!faith
Master
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9 posted 2000-04-11 04:08 PM


THank you faith!
Angel
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10 posted 2000-04-11 04:55 PM


Wow...Just wow.  Great Job

 ~Susie~



DragonFang
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11 posted 2000-04-11 06:09 PM


ohhh, I absolutely LOVE the Russian language, in my opinion it is one of the most beatiful languages, I've got two Russian friends, and while I don't understand it, I love to listen to them speak in it.

 "Sa souvraya niende missian ye." \
I am lost in my own mind.

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice
From what I've tasted of desire,
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great,
And would suffice.
-Robert Frost

4eva_at_heart
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12 posted 2000-04-12 05:05 AM


what a wonderful translation!! it is so beautiful!!!

Bec

 "tears are the essence of our souls"


Master
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13 posted 2000-04-12 03:08 PM


Thank you everybody for responding, glad that you enjoyed this one!
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