Стихотворения

XXX

Love came to us in time gone by
           When one at twilight shyly played
And one in fear was standing nigh —
           For Love at first is all afraid.

We were grave lovers. Love is past
           That had his sweet hours many a one.
Welcome to us now at the last
           The ways that we shall go upon.

XXX

Все, помню, начиналось так:
           Играла девочка в саду;
А я боялся сделать шаг,
           Знал — ни за что не подойду.

Клянусь, любили мы всерьез,
           Нам есть что в жизни помянуть.
Прощай! Идти нам дальше врозь,
           И новый путь — желанный путь.

XXXI

О, it was out by Donnycarney
           When the bat flew from tree to tree
My love and I did walk together
           And sweet were the words she said to me.

Along with us the summer wind
           Went murmuring — O, happily! —
But softer than the breath of summer
           Was the kiss she gave to me.

XXXI

Я помню тропку в Донникарни,
           Где мы с любимою брели,
Как призраки, перелетали
           Среди ветвей нетопыри.

И ветерок над нами веял
           Отрадой теплых, летних струй;
Но были слаще ночи летней
           Ее слова — и поцелуй.

XXXII

Rain has fallen all the day
           О come among the laden trees.
The leaves lie thick upon the way
           Of memories.

Staying a little by the way