Night Of The Full Moon Comments
White night where the crystalline water
Sleeps in repose on the lake's bed
And which a full round moon has led
Its squadron of stars to watch over.
...
Read full text
I know it is a translation but I am not comfortable with that last line. Would you re-examine it? Is it just me?
The literal translation is to love, which is his only riches... The is refers to love i.e. singular. I think it is is grammatically correct but perhaps richness might solve the possible ambiguity. I would be happy with that, if you agree. Tom
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
8/11/2025 12:11:51 PM # 1.0.0
The only richness he bears... much better.
Thanks, Wes. I have amended the line. Tom Billsborough