Two Poems
Original by Antonia Pozzi Translated, from the Italian, by Amy Newman Lamp Little lantern, maybe you were inside a child’s tomb near the earthenware toy and the jars holding tiny seeds — or maybe a late-night boatman carried you to …
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Two Poems
Original by Giovanna Cristina Vivinetto Translated, from the Italian, by Gabriella Fee & Dora Malech from Dolore Minimo What name do you choose, papa-judge? What name do you give me? You’ve summoned me to court to tell me you’re almost …
Letter to Tonino
Original and Translation, from the Italian, by Donna Pucciani You are my burden now. You ran out of breath last week in another country. Across an ocean, I’ve had to imagine the parade of bones, the drops of moon and …
Two Poems
Originals by Maria Borio Translated, from the Italian, by Danielle Pieratti Shelter I. They tell their stories, one face in the other. There’s the fresh bread on the counter, dry, the sound of touched things. He arranges pieces in rows—hands …
To the Most Serene Queen of Spain, Lady Marguerite of Austria
Margherita, pearl and bloom ascendant Flower of beauty, pearl of worth divine. Such a pearl resplendent Exotic gleam, the flower we espy Exudes Arabian spice. Scent – each one inspires, Light – each soul admires, Perfume & light supreme, Prove …
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“Madrigals,” from “Le gratie d’amore”
For those who wish to learn To move their steps, now faster, now more slowly. With grace and lightness turn To instruments, their sounds in harmony Peruse this book, midst honored ones discern, Sylvia, Nissa, Egeria, Lia, Chloris, Daphne, Callisto, …