David Byrne Poet I do not know?

Trust

I thought it would be interesting to translate a poem into Gaeilge (Native Irish language)
for you! Here it is in English and Irish and if you want to hear me reading it in Irish
here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbSoWL5c7h8

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TRUST

In your world
I walk my heart and soul
On paving stones
I stroll as I grow old

My body 
I will give to you
Forever until dust
And in your arms 
I place my tender trust

My honour 
And my worldly deeds
Are yours 
Precious treasure
That your heart secures

In your world
Is where I want to lay
With you by me
And forever stay



IONTAOBHAS

I do domhan
Siúlóid mé mo chroí agus spiorad
Ar clocha pábhála
Spaisteoireacht mé mar a fhásann mé d'aois

Mo chorp
Beidh mé a thabhairt duit
Go dtí go Deo deannaigh
Agus i do armas
Ait mé mo mhuinín tairisceana

Mo onóir
Agus mo nGníomhas domhan
An bhfuil mise
óir lómhara
Go chroí do slán

I do domhan
An bhfuil áit ar mhaith liom a leagan
Le tú ag dom
Agus fan go deo

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Vivek Deshpande February 8, 2011 at 7:23 AM Wonderful poetry......! I am very thankful that you gave your precious time to read my poem....! Love Sapna

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM what a delightful thing to do with your poetry ,David. I love the metaphor of this sweet poem. LUv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 11, 2010 at 5:43 AM Beautiful David and brings back memories of FB days of conversations ... missing those luv... luv the line about give u my body .. ouch.. awesome...bring the hot chocolate along .. and don't forget the marshmallows...my friend..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire December 10, 2010 at 11:08 PM Though I couldn't follow the translation, the English version seems to be born from deep feelings of love and trust. If you have met someone who makes you feel this way, you are lucky, David. Many of us are still searching for a relationship based on absolute trust. Thanks for stopping by and reading my silly limerick. Love and blessings, Carolyn