by
Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933)
Rebellion against death, the old...
Language: English
Available translation(s): FRE
Rebellion against death, the old rebellion
Is over; I have nothing left to fight;
Battles have always had their meed of music
But peace is quiet as a windless night.
Therefore I make no songs -- I have grown certain,
Save when he comes too late, death is a friend,
A shepherd leading home his flock serenely
Under the planet at the evening's end.
About the headline (FAQ)
Confirmed with Sara Teasdale, Dark of The Moon, New York, The Macmillan Company, 1926, page 64.
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Word count: 63
Révolte contre la mort, la vieille...
Language: French (Français)  after the English
Révolte contre la mort, la vieille rébellion
Est terminée ; il ne me reste plus rien à combattre ;
Les batailles ont toujours eu besoin de musique,
Mais la paix est calme comme une nuit sans vent.
Alors ne fais pas de chansons ; j'en ai acquis la certitude
Sauf quand elle vient trop tard, la mort est une amie,
Un berger ramenant sereinement son troupeau
Sous la planète à la fin du soir.
About the headline (FAQ)
Translation of title "The old enemy" = "La vieille ennemie"
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This text was added to the website: 2015-10-13
Line count: 8
Word count: 74