Non, je ne veux pas chanter l'éloge (en anglais))

NO I WON'T SING IN PRAISE

To Norton Hodges



Norton, my friend, you know

There’s no point in darkness trying

To lull my soul into complicity

With its sweet caresses!



My soul is too familiar with the beauty

Of infinite light

Because I’ve been tasting its wonderful gifts

Ever since my fortunate childhood blessed with love!



I’ve heard the song of the seraphim

Floating in the transparent air

Of my young nights

I’ve drunk cool breezes with delight,

I’ve clutched to my heart the Faith

With the shining face!



No, Norton, my Friend,

I can’t, I won’t

Sing in praise

Of nothingness!



Translated from the French of Athanase Vantchev de Thracy by Norton Hodges

14.08.10