by D. Federman
Translation © by Emily Ezust

Près du lilas
Language: French (Français) 
Our translations:  ENG
Près du lilas qui penche,
J'ai pressé tendrement sa main,
Sa fine main si blanche ;
Au détour de l'étroit chemin,

Et près de l'onde pure
Aux murmures joyeux,
J'ai vu sa chevelure
Aux longs anneaux soyeux.

Et l'eau, miroir fidèle,
A réfléchi son front vainqueur,
Ses grands yeux de gazelle.
Hélas ! je n'ai pu voir son cœur !

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This text was added to the website: 2012-11-28
Line count: 12
Word count: 58

Near the lilacs
Language: English  after the French (Français) 
Near the leaning lilacs
I pressed her hand tenderly,
her delicate hand so pale,
At the bend in the narrow path,

And near the clear stream
with its joyful whispering,
I saw her hair
with its long silky rings.

And the water, faithful mirror,
reflected her triumphant expression,
her large doe-eyes.
Alas! I could not see her heart!

Text Authorship:

  • Translation from French (Français) to English copyright © 2012 by Emily Ezust

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This text was added to the website: 2012-11-29
Line count: 12
Word count: 58