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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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*This is my translation of a poem by Aleksandr Vertinsky How nice it is without women and their lies; Without bitter tears or tender kissing lovers! Without those fair and way too honest eyes, Which lie to you and envy you to others! How nice it is without dull, dramatic tales; Without those long and noble declarations, Without those grim, hysterical betrayals, And those late-spoken conversations! And how amusing is the foolish game! In which the stakes are high And winnings are so petty! When your companions are cheaters- all the same! To quit this game became impossible already! How nice it is to wake up all alone, Like any bachelor, in cozy relaxation; And realize that you don’t even owe To anyone at all your explanation! How nice it is to sit there with your friend! Enjoy a Scottish whiskey like you want it, And with a joy remember way back then When to this lady you were once devoted. And just to win back some of what you lost, To plot a harmless flirt with her close friend; And somehow, to preserve at any cost That simple self-devotion of a man! < !signature--> I fell in love and kept on falling [This message has been edited by Master (edited 01-29-2000).] |
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Smore Member
since 2000-01-24
Posts 67el paso |
Its a good poem, but where exactly would you be if it wasn't for us awful women? Love isn't a miracle in life, the miracle of life is love. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
You've got me all wrong, I never said that women were awful. I love women!!! Ever heard of the saying "women can't live with them-- can't live without them?" Well, that's what the poem is about, at times, men just need sometime on their own. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent, once again, Master! Yep, I've heard that saying, and guess what? We women equally enjoy that time without the men...hehehehehe. Just thought I'd let you in on that little secret.....shhhhhh...don't tell the other guys!!  Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
WHat??? No that can't be.... really? Your secret is safe with me! LOL |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Hey, why don'tcha call up my ex-fiance, I think he'd LOVE this one!he he. I'm awful sometimes!!! The poem was great and Denise is right about it going both ways hun! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Deniva, now what was his phone number again? LOL |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Oh no, the sceret is out! Denise, you told! Hahahahaha! This was great. Men and women need each other and don't- equally. -SEA |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
We women, too, like our little get togethers, don't we Denise. This poem is somewhat amusing , although the poet probably wrote it while his wife was fixing him dinner, and in his fantasies, came up with the notion he could live without her. Thanks for posting this! Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh, Elizabeth that's probably what it was....hahahahaha......just his wild fantasy!!! That's great!!  ROFL  Yes we do like our get togethers!!  Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Actually Vertinksy sung this song on the stage wearing a costume of a clown. There was a frown painted on his face, so the audience got the feeling that he was lonely and only making up excuses for himself. Thank you everyone for responding! |
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