Robert Graves «Dew-drop and Diamond»
Dew-drop and Diamond The difference between you and her (whom I to you did once prefer) Is clear enough to settle: She like a diamond shone, but you Shine like an early drop of dew Poised on a red rose petal. The dew-drop carries in its eye Mountain and forest, sea and sky, With every change of weather; Contrariwise, a diamond splits The prospect into idle bits That none can piece together. Robert Graves (1895-1985) Росинка и брильянт Меж вами разница видна (Хоть мне была милей она, Теперь ты мне дороже): Она брильянт, росинка ты, Ей — кольца, а тебе … Читать далее →