Love at first sight-wisawa szymborska
English edition
Love at first sight-wisawa szymborska
They are all convinced.
A sudden passion brought them together.
This determination is beautiful,
But uncertainty is more beautiful.
Because they have never met before, they are sure.
There is nothing between them.
But what's the news from the streets, stairs and corridors—
Maybe they've passed each other a million times?
I want to ask them.
If they don't remember—
Face to face moment
In the revolving door?
Maybe it's a "sorry" murmured in the crowd?
There is a short "error number" in the receiver?
But I know the answer.
No, they don't remember.
They will be surprised to hear
That opportunity has been playing with them.
Over the years.
Not quite ready yet.
Become their destiny,
It draws them closer and pulls them away,
It stood in their way,
Hold back your laughter,
Then jump to one side.
There are signs and signals,
Even if they don't understand it.
Maybe three years ago
Or just last Tuesday
A leaf fluttered.
From one shoulder to the other?
Something was dropped and then picked up.
Who knows, maybe the missing ball.
Into the bushes of childhood?
There are doorknobs and doorbells.
One touch covers the other.
In advance
The suitcases are checked and placed side by side.
One night, maybe, the same dream,
The morning becomes hazy.
Every beginning
After all, it's just a sequel,
And the book of events
Always give up halfway.
Chinese translation:
fall in love at first sight
Both of them believe it.
It was the sudden passion that brought them together.
This determination is beautiful,
But impermanence is more beautiful.
Because they have never met, they are very sure.
Have nothing to do with each other
But listen to the words from the streets, stairs and corridors-
Maybe they passed each other a million times?
I want to ask them.
I don't remember-
At the revolving door
Face to face?
Or mumbling "sorry" in the crowd?
Or the abrupt "wrong number" intercepted on the receiver?
However, I know their answers.
Yes, they don't remember.
If they know, they will be very surprised.
Fate played with them.
A few years.
It's not completely finished.
Prepare for their fate,
Fate pushed them closer and drove them away,
hold one's laughter
Get in their way,
Then step aside.
There are some signs and signals,
Even if they don't understand it.
Maybe three years ago.
Or just last Tuesday
There is a leaf flying.
Side by side?
You dropped something and picked it up?
Who knows, maybe it's that one
A ball that disappeared in the childhood bush?
And I've already touched it beforehand.
Covered
Door handles and doorbells.
Luggage cases placed side by side after inspection.
One night, maybe it was the same dream,
It became blurred in the morning.
Every beginning
After all, it's just a sequel,
And a book full of plots
Always start in the middle.