PalePower Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) In my Spanish Lit class we were given the assignment of writing our own rodeo, like Martí's "Versos Sencillos," telling where we were from, if we had faith, if we've suffered, and basically what we get out of life. I was rather partial to mine - the translation is as follows:I am a distinct young womanfrom neighborhoods without distinction,with names that I can't rememberalthough I have always remembered mine.I have no faith in incense or statues,or what might come to pass in incomprehensible places - I only believe in my mind, my eyes and hands,in the sun and its horizon, in the rich earth.Have I suffered? Yes, certainly,and with violence and sincerity, butthe only thing I've learned from sufferingis that I am not to suffer.Some live like clocks,firm and predictable andterrified of the momentwhen their mechanisms choke;and perhaps I would be the sameif I had the time,but I am toobusy with love and wonder - I can't dwell on anythingmore than life.The sun is in my eye,blinding me to darkness.**This is the original Spanish version (in case anyone would like to check over my grammar!!):Soy una muchacha distintade vecindarios sin distinctión,con nombres que no puedo recordar,aunque siempre he recordado lo mía.No tengo fe en incienso u estatuas,o lo que pasen en lugares incomprensibles;solamente creo en mi mente, mis ojos y manos,en el sol y su horizonte, en la tierra rica.¿He sufrido? Sí, con certeza,y con violencia y sinceridad, perola única cosa que he aprendido de sufrimientoes que yo no he de sufrir.Algunos viven como relojes,firmes y predecibles yaterrorizados del momentocuando ahogan sus mecanismos;Y quizá sería el mismosi tuviera el tiempo,pero estoy demasiadopreocupada con amor y asombro –No puedo pensar en algomás que la vida.El sol está en el ojo,cegándome a la oscuridad. Edited February 24, 2007 by ENonemaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Elizabeth, you are ridiculously talented. I took spanish for three years, but finally quit taking it. I'm sure Michael could help you if you even have any grammar mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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