| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 18:21:00 |
| Current mood: | Expectant |
| Current music: | "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", Dukas |
Un bel dì, vedremo
levarsi un fil di fumo
sull'estremo confin del mare.
E poi la nave appare.
Poi la nave bianca
entra nel porto,
romba il suo saluto.
Vedi? È venuto!
Io non gli scendo incontro. Io no.
Mi metto là sul ciglio del colle e aspetto,
e aspetto gran tempo
e non mi pesa,
la lunga attesa.
*****
The sun, whose rays
Are all ablaze
With ever-living glory,
Does not deny
His majesty--
He scorns to tell a story!
He don't exclaim,
"I blush for shame,
So kindly be indulgent."
But, fierce and bold,
In fiery gold,
He glories all effulgent!
I mean to rule the earth,
As he the sky--
We really know our worth,
The sun and I!
Observe his flame,
That placid dame,
The moon's Celestial Highness;
There's not a trace
Upon her face
Of diffidence or shyness:
She borrows light
That, through the night,
Mankind may all acclaim her!
And, truth to tell,
She lights up well,
So I, for one, don't blame her!
Ah, pray make no mistake,
We are not shy;
We're very wide awake,
The moon and I!
Comments:
| blondenarcissa @ 2004-04-22 05:45 pm UTC |
Of course I am, dear. A woman's intuition, you see.
(parent)| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 05:49 pm UTC |
Shall we pop over to Kiev for dinner and a samovar of tea?
(parent)| blondenarcissa @ 2004-04-22 05:50 pm UTC |
After I've finished this most excellent martini that Dacey has served me, I should certainly like to sup in Kiev.
(parent)| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 05:52 pm UTC |
I'll meet you in the parlour, my darling. I do need your advice on several matters as well. I've also a favour to ask.
(parent)| blondenarcissa @ 2004-04-22 05:54 pm UTC |
Several matters? I shall be happy to dispense advice. You should like to ask a favour of me? My, but I am ever so intrigued now.
(parent)| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 06:31 pm UTC |
Pity we can't dine at that tiny cafe in Pripyat anymore, but the muggles will insist on destroying the land.
(parent)| blondenarcissa @ 2004-04-22 06:35 pm UTC |
Yes, it is a pity and quite a disappointment. Those who have opportunity and means often know not what to do with them.
(parent)| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 06:42 pm UTC |
My bon petit cher... you are so wise. I do believe you've just invented the Muggle Manifesto.
(parent)| blondenarcissa @ 2004-04-22 06:44 pm UTC |
How you flatter me, mon amour. Please, feel free to continue.
(parent)| purestblood @ 2004-04-22 06:48 pm UTC |
Narcissa, my love, I'm not sure that any wizard could conjure up words to properly pay tribute to one such as yourself. You are, my love, indescribable in every good way.
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