Eric S notapenguin's blog: "From others' poetry and plays"

Translation based on those of Nicolai Medtner and Harold Drinker's but incorporating more than a few decisions of my own (to the point where I'll probably change it in future since I'm wondering about some of those decisions and how well I understood the poem at that time ... reassuring no? :) ) but as it is -- _____________ Where is our rose, my friend? The rose, the child of dawn, has faded away and gone. O do not say: "Thus youth is passing," O do not say: "No joy is lasting." Say then to the flower: Pardon, for you will suffice me- And let's turn there, for blooming are the lilies. __________________ (The poem as translated and set to music by Medtner is still what's worth seeking - there's a recording or two out there. I have one with the composer accompanying Elizabeth Schwarzkopf in that particular brief selection, in a varied program - I think I've mentioned that 1993-released recording before; it was a wonderful gift.