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Hard on the land wears the strong sea and empty grows every bed. —from “Dream Song #1” by John Berryman 土地的坚实披挂着强壮的海 而空虚产生于每一张床。
――节自约翰.伯利曼之《梦之歌I》
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God, give us a long winter and quiet music, and patient mouths, and a little pride--before our age ends. —from "A Flame" by Adam Zagajewski 上帝,请赐予我们一个漫长的冬季 安静的音乐,耐心的嘴巴, 以及一点点自豪――在我们的时代 终结之前。
――节自亚当.扎加约斯基之《火焰》
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When I die choose a star and name it after me that you may know I have not abandoned or forgotten you. ——from “For My Daughter” by David Ignatow. 当我死去化作一颗星 并以我的名义为它命名 那么你会知道 我从未放弃 或忘记你。
――节自伊克那多之《为女儿而作》 |