Отчего душа так певуча
Language: Russian (Русский)
Available translation(s): ENG
Отчего душа так певуча,
И так мало милых имен,
И мгновенный ритм – только случай,
Неожиданный Аквилон?
Он подымет облако пыли,
Зашумит бумажной листвой
И совсем не вернется – или
Он вернется совсем другой.
О, широкий ветер Орфея,
Ты уйдешь в морские края
И, несозданный мир лелея,
Я забыл ненужное «я».
Я блуждал в игрушечной чаще
И открыл лазоревый грот...
Неужели я настоящий
И действительно смерть придёт?
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- ENG English (Richard Shaw) , title 1: "Why is my soul so full of song", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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This text was added to the website: 2008-01-22
Line count: 16
Word count: 67
Why is my soul so full of song
Language: English  after the Russian (Русский)
Why is my soul so full of song,
And why are there so few names dear to me,
And instant rhythm -- is it just an accident,
The unexpected wind of Aquila?
It will stir up a cloud of dust,
Will rustle in the papery foliage
And never return, or else
Return completely changed.
I wandered in a toyland forest
And discovered an azure grotto ...
Is it possible I am real?
And indeed is death coming?
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- Translation from Russian (Русский) to English copyright © 2008 by Richard Shaw, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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This text was added to the website: 2008-01-22
Line count: 12
Word count: 76