summer nights (outfit post)/ ljetne noći (odjevna kombinacija)

Poem by  Croatian poet Antun Branko Šimić, translation by me:


 Seducer

 and after that
on your knees between disaranged pillows
you think
of death

 My child!
I will not soothe you with new kisses
and make you forget
I let the tears wash down
your pale face

 Tomorrow
you heart that beats desperately now 
will become calm

 Tomorrow
when you meet your young friends
with dark shadows under your eyes
they will be wondering your young friends
but none of them
will find out
hidden in the corners of your eyes
a pale star

 Don't cry my child: The winter night is full of blue
and my steps will be covered by deep white snow.


Antun Branko Šimić:

ZAVODNIK

I poslije toga
na koljenima izmeđ razbacanih jastuka
misliš
na smrt

O dijete!
Ja neću da te novim poljupcima smirim
u zaborav
Puštam da ti blijedim licem suze teku

Sutra
smirit će se tvoje srce
koje sada očajalo tuče

Sutra
kad stupiš među svoje mlade druge
s dvije tamne sjenke ispod očiju
začudit će se tvoje mlade druge
Al nijedna neće moći da otkrije
skrivenu udno tvojih očiju
blijedu zvijezdu

Ne plači dijete: noć se plavi zimska
Za mojim stopama će zapadati bijel visok snijeg



Comments

  1. Ely18 July 2013 at 04:14

    You're always beautiful my friend. Beautiful. Not only with your outfits, but inside too.. You're a ray of sun. Kisses dear, with love! <3

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  2. Coco18 July 2013 at 04:37

    You look lovely Ivana! I thought I was already following you via bloglovin but I wasn't. Well, I'm your newest follower :-) big hugs
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  3. Ivana18 July 2013 at 04:42

    Krasna haljina, jako lijepo izgledas! ;)Svaka cas na prijevodu!

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  4. Carmen18 July 2013 at 07:22

    From what I can see the dress looks great :)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  5. Elisa Zanetti18 July 2013 at 07:43

    che bella poesia!
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  6. Unknown18 July 2013 at 09:23

    Questo vestito mi piace un sacco!!
    Fabiola

    wildflowergirl
    Facebook page

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  7. gigi18 July 2013 at 10:28

    love the dress theres something so calm and peaceful about warm summer nights! I can see that in your pics. xx. gigi. www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  8. margaret cruzemark18 July 2013 at 11:28

    Love the urban vibe of your look! You look stunning my lovely girl Ivana!!
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  9. Unknown18 July 2013 at 12:23

    Pretty dress and I also like the post!


    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/07/how-to-all-ways-to-wear-overalls.html

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  10. Dressed With Soul18 July 2013 at 12:50

    Dearest Ivana, many thanks for the translation of this touching poem.

    You look so happy in your wonderful outfit and for me the outfit is a mirror of your bright inside <3

    xx from Bavaria, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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  11. Christine18 July 2013 at 15:38

    what a fun dress! :)

    thanks for the comment- it's so true because it's so easyyyy to get caught up in what you do that you forget why you do it! :)

    God bless,
    Christine
    www.beyouifulhope.blogspot.com

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  12. Letne Dni Look Younger18 July 2013 at 16:11

    Hi Ivana, your dress is lovely.
    Have a lovely Friday and a great weekend.
    Dusana :-)

    www.letnedni.com

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  13. she.is.the.one19 July 2013 at 02:07

    you wear wonderful dress dear! :)

    blog she.is.the.one

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  14. The Dainty Dolls House19 July 2013 at 03:31

    Gorgeous dress & I like the poem too :)) Have a wonderful weekend xx

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  15. Unknown19 July 2013 at 06:28

    Bellissimo il vestito!!
    Kisses
    Francy&Stef
    Chic With The Least
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  16. Diana S.T.19 July 2013 at 07:08

    wow, wonderful dress... I love it, looks great on you because you´re tall... kisses
    www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com

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  17. Unknown19 July 2013 at 23:20

    Amazing pics! So great:)

    bloglovin.com/blog/3880191

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  18. Ivana Split20 July 2013 at 00:02

    hvala

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  19. Bárbara Marques21 July 2013 at 03:58

    Pretty outfit, i love its light colors :)

    www.mykindofjoy.blogspot.com

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