I built on the sand
And it tumbled down,
I built on a rock
And it tumbled down.
Now when I build, I shall begin
With the smoke from the chimney.
Translation unattributed
Budowałem na piasku
I zwaliło się.
Budowałem na skale
I zwaliło się.
Teraz budując zacznę
Od dymu z komina.
After a long summer for the first time I walk the autumn avenues. As time flies, as time flies. Yellowed lime leaves shake And tremble in deep blue shade along the path. On both sides two rows of tree trunks turning black. Near the bench, a hundred trunks Standing, I hastily cast a glance … [...]
July 2 – Solitude by Leopold StaffI await her every day. Will she come back? I think about our parting evening: the bang of the door that she shut in anger; the silence that then settled in my soul. I await her every day. Will she come back? She would come in, saying, merely to say something: “I was passing by [...]
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Global Voices – Poland
Dear Sir,
I am very enjoy the poetry by Leopold Staff which translation into English by you. Could I have your permission to translate your works about Staff’s poetry into Taiwanese and your name will be cited in my translation.
Regards, Jeff
Mr. Chen,
The translation found here is not mine. It was cited from another source as unattributed. As such, I really cannot “give” permission. Depending on the laws in your area, you may be able to use it under the “fair use doctrine.”