Sommertag/ Summer Day / Día De Verano

Die frische Luft zum Atmen,
die aus dem Regen steigt,
umgibt mich mit der
feuchten Ruhe eines warmen Tages.
Noch zeigt die Nacht nicht ihr Gesicht,
noch bleiben Stunden hell,
nur leichter Wind treibt 
Wasserperlen an mein Fenster.
Dann plötzlich der Hagel
wie Winterboten in dem Sommertag.
Die Bäume zittern
und werfen ihre Blätter ab,
die finden auf dem weißen Gras 
dann schnell ihr frühes Grab.

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The fresh air to breathe,
coming out of the rain,
surrounds me with the
wet silence of a hot day.
Night not yet shows its face,
still hours remain bright,
only a light wind pushes
beads of water on my window.
Then suddenly the hail
like a winter herald on a summer day
Trees tremble 
and throw off their leaves,
which quickly find on whitish grass
their early grave.

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El aire fresco para respirar,
saliendo de la lluvia,
me rodea con la
humida silencia de un día caluroso.
Todavía no muestra la noche su cara,
horas aún siguen claras,
sólo un viento ligero lleva
perlas de agua a mi ventana.
Luego de repente el granizo 
como un mensajero de invierno 
en un día de verano.
Los árboles tiemblan
y pierden sus hojas,
y rápidamente encuentren 
en la hierba blanca
su tumba prematura.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 7/27/2010 10:26:00 AM
very nice Gert!
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Date: 7/27/2010 7:30:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your newest poem today Gert. I want to thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/27/2010 6:01:00 AM
excellent poem Gert, love the read. Harry
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Date: 7/26/2010 3:28:00 PM
You have created such vivid images in this prose poetry, dear Gert. Thank you for sharing. Love, Lainie
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Date: 7/25/2010 2:39:00 PM
The leaves that fall to early graves remind me of the many frail people whose lives end early...Princess Di and Marilyn Monroe are but two who come to mind. Excellent use of images to convey a deeper meaning, Gert. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/25/2010 12:08:00 PM
Once again beautiful write! I had one of my friends read the German one out loud to me, and I don't know why they call German a harsh language - it sounded beautiful to my ears!~Tirzah~
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Date: 7/25/2010 10:19:00 AM
I loved that line "wet silence on a hot day" and the ending of this one was really powerful!! HOpe you are enjoying your Sunday. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 7/25/2010 9:40:00 AM
Thankxxx so much Gert for your worthy efforts but I did discover who wrote the Polish poem.. and was amazed by its words... and I am so appreciative for your efforts too.. and for these wonderful Italian phrases which I am filling my copy book with to take with me... u are a special friend indeed to take time to do this for me.. and I really am so grateful.. and welcome your wonderful comments on my poetry reads too.. u also have a fantastic week my friend.. with luv..
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Date: 7/25/2010 8:54:00 AM
Gert really enjoyed reading your piece about Summer. Oh yes, I've send you the pics of the whale festival last year.. Hope you enjoy them, take care and stay warm Wilma :)
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Date: 7/25/2010 4:25:00 AM
You never can predict that weather can you! Very descriptive, strong in imagery. Your first line made me take in that breath of fresh air. Great write ~ Sharon :)
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Date: 7/24/2010 6:15:00 PM
excellent poetic description, Gert. Enyoyed it. Thanks for your comments.
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Date: 7/24/2010 12:58:00 PM
Quite a picture created here. Lovely write.
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Date: 7/24/2010 10:04:00 AM
Beautiful Gert, enjoyed your poem, and yes the sound of summer is teriffic. To bad it is almost over,,p.d.
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Date: 7/23/2010 12:53:00 PM
Very refreshing write Gert.. now how do I say.. this summer day is very hot.. in Italian? need to get myself a dictionary before I leave..haha.. thankxxx for all your help.. and also.. how would I say.. the Amalphi Coastline is the most beautiful in the World... cause it really is.. my friend.. with luv..
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Date: 7/23/2010 10:30:00 AM
hi Gert :) What a stark contrast on that summer day! But a wonderful write nonetheless, enjoyed reading through the other translations as well ;) -- byw not to sure would you mean "throw"-- just curious-- btw I posted a poem in Tagalog ;) I am amazed on how you translate yours in not just 1 but up to 3 languages-- wow!! -- nikko :)
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Date: 7/23/2010 7:20:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Gert. I will be away for the weekend and will be back to read Monday. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/23/2010 5:05:00 AM
Sad to see the destructiveness of a hail storm...Thank God that they are usually of short duration and the hail small...Good work..Sara...SoupMail
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Date: 7/23/2010 4:59:00 AM
good morning it is 7am here, is it night there?
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