Monthly Archives: January 2008

George Topârceanu – Jealousy

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

I think Topârceanu will always be remembered for this kind of poems–fun, light, good for a chuckle, making you think about pretty deep things while making fun of them at the same time. I love this one, in particular: Gelozie … Continue reading →

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Nichita Stanescu–Of course

Posted on January 22, 2008 by

DESIGUR de Nichita Stănescu Desigur, ea e o brăţară purtată la mână de un zeu ea e mai liniştită spre seară deşi e neliniştită mereu. Ea luceşte toată în luna când zeul îsi ridică braţul zâmbind, o lebădă brună cu … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Parker–A Pig’s Eye View of Literature

Posted on January 17, 2008 by

It’s impossible to translate "A Pig’s Eye View of…"–too much of a pun. Possibly, "O vedere din cocina" (a view from the pigsty"), but I went for "o perspectiva sumara" (a brief view). Otherwise, fun little poem; I wish I … Continue reading →

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Nichita Stanescu – Song

Posted on January 16, 2008 by

Cântec Din Necuvintelede Nichita Stănescu Echilibru, vertical, de suflet, între guri cu colţi rânjiti mai spre-o parte, mai spre-o alta cu peretii răstigniti Se dărâmă casa, o, tu rămâi în echilibru Acheronul pentru noi s-a şi prefăcut în Tibru Numai … Continue reading →

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INDEX OF POETS AND POEMS

Posted on January 16, 2008 by

A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – J – K – L – M – N – O – P – Q – R – S – T – … Continue reading →

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Ion Minulescu–Watercolor

Posted on January 15, 2008 by

One of my favorites by Minulescu…The city he talks about is, evidently, Bucharest. Acuarelă de Ion Minuescu În oraşu-n care plouă de trei ori pe săptămână Orăşenii, pe trotuare, Merg ţinându-se de mână, Şi-n oraşu-n care plouă de trei ori … Continue reading →

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Nichita Stanescu–Sign 1

Posted on January 8, 2008 by

SEMN 1 de Nichita Stanescu Plutea o floare de tei înlauntrul unei gîndiri abstracte desertul se umpluse cu lei si de plante. Un tînar metal transparent subtire ca lama taioasa taia orizonturi curbate si lent despartea privirea de ochi cuvîntul, … Continue reading →

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Vasile Voiculescu–Sonnet CLXXIII

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

I’ve hit a translation slump lately. I blame the holidays, filled with delicious food, delightful guests–family and friends–and all sorts of merriment and excitement. So, every time I tried to sit down and translate some new material, nothing came out … Continue reading →

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