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The honor of the crown: Part I: The training
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The honor of the crown: Part I: The training |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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*This is another poem of V. Vysotsky that I've translated. I hope you're not getting tired of these translations! I was yelling: “You’re insane! What happened? You have lost our prominence for chess!” They responded from the sports department: “You can help to lead us from this mess! But remember, your opponent’s clever— Sleeps next to the board and has the might, He plays neatly, never makes an error...” That’s all right! I surely won’t surrender, -- In reserve, I have a sturdy knight! Oh, my muscles, strong and grand, Rapid fingers, brutal looks! -- Carved and painted by hand Wooden castles, wooden rooks! My friend, the soccer player, told me: “He’s not used to playing such opponents. For the rear and center do not worry, But, attack him straight along the corners!” Started running, confidence obtaining Lost some weight and never slept this fine! Hockey practices became sustaining... I must say that after all this training – I should crush my rival in no time! Oh, my palms -- so full of might, Lower back so tough and brawny! Oh, my strong and forceful knights, Oh, my bishops bring me glory! “Stand up straight and don’t be nervous, -- My friend, the boxer told me that, -- Do not close in, go for the corpus Your advantage is the jab.” Any doubt of losing now is gone! -- The defeat is hanging on his tail. I played Al ten times, for fun, In dominoes, in pool and twenty one, -- Al exclaimed, “He’ll never fail!” Oh, my muscles shaped so fine! Strong and build on all the sides! I’ll crush those figures in no time – Lightweight bishops, feeble knights! In the bar, closed for the night, The chef convinced me: “I just know it, With that awesome appetite You’ll eat his pieces in one moment! Rest is most important-- that is true! Stuff your bag with food or else you’ll lose! Make sure that you bring a pie... for two, Your opponent—is as talented as you, And when it comes to food, he won’t refuse!” Oh, we’re strong and won’t go down And the crown we will win! Like a pawn, I lay me down And I wake up like a queen” [This message has been edited by Master (edited 02-24-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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"like a pawn I lay me down and I wake up a queen..." GOTTA love this!!! More! More! (Oh, there IS more...) |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Serenity for responding! Glad you liked it! |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
If you like this one, read Part II. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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You are amazing, Master! Where do you find the time?  Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I have no life Denise! LOL |
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