Swallow Song by Cameron Hawke Smith
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Swallow Song c. 600 BC Translation Copyright © Cameron Hawke Smith 2010
Extract from presentation on Ancient Voices
| Greek | Rhythmic pattern |
|---|---|
| elth’, elthe khelidon | - - . . - - |
| kalas horas agousa | . - . - . - . |
| kalous eniautous | . - . . - - |
| epi gastera leuka | . . -. . - . |
| epi nota melaina | . . - . - . |
| palathan su prokuklei | .. - . . - - |
Swallow, swallow’s here,
bringing the sweet times,
bringing the sweet seasons,
white is her belly,
black are her feathers:
Mother, bring out the cookies!
Read Where:
Sudbury Café Poets, Gainsborough House
Read When:
Wed, 10/11/2010 - Add new comment
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