Ars Poetica le Nichita Stănescu

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Written By Meon Journal
MEON is proud to present a translation of Nichita Stănescu's many "Ars Poetica" pieces, reminiscing on the powers of the file across cultures and time, written as he neared the end of his own life.

Ars Poetica

Dá gcaillfeadh an file a dhóchas

thitfeadh na duilliúir as na gcrainn, -

is fanadh a ngéaga taobh thiar

mar scafall crochta.

Dá gcaillfeadh an file a dhóchas

ní bheireadh,

ní bheireadh

na mná taobhthroma riamh arís.

Ach, i gcónaí, trí aire’s ghrásta,

trí aire’s ghrásta,

faigheann an file bás is gcónaí

roimh a dhóchas a chailliúint.

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