Karlovy Vary | a Czech City

The spirit of the town
has its own songs.
Under the colonnades
light of the past 
is breaking forth.
Cobbled pavements
-clear–
blend with
the presence.
Over old roofs
lingers music
from Dvorák Park,
with tiny steps
a new time
is moving on.


Die Gedanken der Stadt
haben ihre eigenen Lieder.
Unter den Kolonnaden
bricht sich das Licht
der Vergangenheit.
Kopfsteinpflaster
-ungetrübt–
verschmilzt mit der
Gegenwart.
Über den alten Dächers
schwebt Musik
aus dem Dvorák Park,
in kleinen Schritten
bewegt sich
die neue Zeit.



Los pensamientos de la ciudad 
tienen sus propias canciones. 
Bajo sus soportales 
la luz del pasado se refracta. 
El adoquinado sin deslustrar, 
funde con el presente. 
A través de los antiguos techos
flota la música 
del parque de Dvorak, 
en pequeños pasos, 
está moviendo la nueva era.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 7, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Gert, thank you I always look forward in reading your new poetry when I see it on line. I am trying to think of a new form of write, but none really fit my style. I think I am only good at free style. Have your self a wonderful day,..LeeAnn
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August 5, 2010 at 6:24 AM
Pretty picture you paint! I saw the picture on FB. Take care.
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August 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Gert, it sounds lovely and the town reminds me of a suspicious movie, enjoyed,..p.d.
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