Adam Bernard Mickiewicz Bright Poems
- 1. Alushta By Day
The mighty mountain flings its mist-veil down;
With little flowers the gracious fields are bright,
And from the forest colors flash to sight
Like gems that drop from off a Calif's crown.
... - 2. Tschatir Dagh (mirza)
The reverent Mussulman bends low to greet
You, Tschatir Dagh, Crimea's bright-masted ship!
World-altar,--minaret--the place where dip
Down stairs from golden Heaven for the feet!
... - 3. The Grave Of Countess Potocka
In Spring of love and life, My Polish Rose,
You faded and forgot the joy of youth;
Bright butterfly, it brushed you, then left ruth
Of bitter memory that stings and glows.
... - 4. Mountains From The Keslov Steppe
(Pilgrim)
What would Great Allah with the frozen sea?
Would he of icy clouds a throne carve bright,
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