Friday, January 7, 2011

The ship stood by the shore

A poem by Alireza Abiz

translated by Alireza Abiz and W.N. Herbert



The ship stood by the shore

And the one-eyed captain went on deck

A huge fire could be seen on the beach

And in the cathedral bells were tolling

We thought the ship was burning

And threw ourselves into the water in terror

The fire was still ablaze on the shore

And the natives were dancing around

We were in the ship and the ship was in us.

2 comments:

  1. "Be still when You have nothing to say;
    when genuine passion moves you, say what you've got to say, and say it hot." D.H. Laurence.

    I think it was both hot & genuine.
    After those days of silence...
    when we believed:
    "Silence like a poultice heals the wounds of sound!"

    Good job!

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  2. Dear Abiz
    Good Day
    If it is possible for you please check your Email:alirezaabiz@yahoo.com;I couldn't find any more address or number from you via net;
    I sent an urgent email to you;
    Your prompt reply would be highly appreciated;
    Thanks in advance
    Roohi.fatemeh@gmail.com

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