Ashes and Diamonds: Translation
Pell-mell from you as from a blazing torch
Molten shards,
Aflame you know not if the fire heralds freedom.
Or will consume all you cherish
Will only ashes be left,
Hurled into the abyss from the tempest?
Or do the ashes hold the glory
Of a celestial diamond
The Dawn of everlasting triumph.
Cyprian Norwid
Translated by: Christopher Johnston
Copyright © Chris Johnston | Year Posted 2017
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