Tag Archives: Czeslaw Milosz

an hour

Posted on February 27, 2014 by poojycat

Leaves glowing in the sun, zealous hum of bumblebees, From afar, from somewhere beyond the river, echoes of lingering voices And the unhurried sounds of a hammer gave joy not only to me. Before the five senses were opened, and … Continue reading →

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not that…

Posted on March 18, 2013 by poojycat

“Not that I want to be a god or a hero. Just to change into a tree, grow for ages, not hurt anyone.”                                   … Continue reading →

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On Angels

Posted on January 2, 2013 by poojycat

All was taken away from you: white dresses, wings, even existence. Yet I believe you, messengers. There, where the world is turned inside out, a heavy fabric embroidered with stars and beasts, you stroll, inspecting the trustworthy seems. Short is … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on July 23, 2012 by poojycat

Hope is with you when you believe The earth is not a dream but living flesh, that sight, touch, and hearing do not lie, That all thing you have ever seen here Are like a garden looked at from a … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on July 2, 2012 by poojycat

Faith is in you whenever you look At a dewdropp or a floating leaf And know that they are because they have to be. Even if you close your eyes and dream up things The world will remain as it … Continue reading →

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At a certain age

Posted on April 29, 2012 by poojycat

We wanted to confess our sins but there were no takers. White clouds refused to accept them, and the wind was too busy visiting sea after sea. We did not succeed in interesting the animals. Dogs, disappointed, expected an order, … Continue reading →

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Orpheus and Eurydice

Posted on September 21, 2011 by poojycat

Because I couldn’t find English version so I managed to translate Czeslaw Milosz poem about Orpheus and Euridice. Apparently he wrote it after his beloved wife death. I love it! This translation is not perfect, but hmm… here it is. Orpheus and Eurydice Standing … Continue reading →

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