Strážay, Štefan: From an old painting (Zo starého obrazu in English)
Zo starého obrazu (Slovak)Ráno mi vošlo do spánku
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From an old painting (English)A magical maiden stepped into
my sleep early one morning. The dream before had been torn, full of frights, restless, And there she came, complete and naked, vital, fair haired, As if illuminated By a dim lamp from behind, Composed and wholly Tender, sensuous - yet her face was grave. Death was often painted as an angel.
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