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Do not yell loving words...
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Do not yell loving words... |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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*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. [This message has been edited by Master (edited 04-08-2000).] |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I hope you're not too tired of these, but I get so much pleasure from translating and lately I haven't been able to write anything new. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I've edited it a bit, hope it sounds better! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'll never tire of them! Another great job, Master! Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Denise! |
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