Osip Mandelshtam
- Like a belated gift..., by A. S. Kline
Oszip Mandelstam (magyar)
- Mint egy megkésett ajándék..., István Baka
«On his hand you may see many glittering rings, / Those are tender girls’ hearts, rightful trophies of flings. There a diamond exults and an opal daydreams, / And a beautiful ruby emits crimson whims. But on his pallid hand my gemstone will not shine, / None shall ever be granted this jewel...»
«The evening light is steeped in gold / And April chill is mild and tender. / You’re late by eons, unforetold, / I’m glad to welcome my attender. Sit close in a cozy nook, / Look on with cheerful expression: / Here’s my blue cover notebook / With childish rhyming indiscretions. Fo...»
«Blessings to you, the unbearable pain! / Our fair gray eyed king will no longer reign. One autumn evening was stuffy and red, / My dear old husband solemnly said: "Hunters brought him all wrapped up in a cloak, / They found his dead body at the old oak. Pity the queen. He was so young and g...»
«Through macrocosm and scintillating orbs / I say the name of One Celestial Lover… / Not that I have been loving Her before, / But that I have been wearied by the others. And if the doubt exacts a heavy toll, / She is the One I’m begging for true guidance, / Not that She brings mor...»