A Bolton Translation of One Night by C.P. Cavafy
William Renshaw 2004 (Newport)
The home was scanty and cold,
Locked away underground the criminal club,
Starting with holes, they’re noticeable from alleyways,
It's disgusting and slender. But beneath
Found the calling of those in labour
Entertained by paper, encountered by joy.
There appears on the ordinary and precious bed
I'm gifted with the figure of passion, I grasp their cheeks,
The erotic and crimson colour of addiction -
The bottle has such temptation, that.
Once I scribe, ending countless months!,
In the reclusive chamber, I’m wasted once more.
About this poem
This is a translation of the classic Greek poem One Night by C.P. Cavafy. A poet strongly remembered for his expressionist gay rights when these activities were highly illegal. He was respected by the likes of Oscar Wilde.
Written on September 26, 2022
Submitted by willrenshawbusiness on September 29, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 537 |
Words | 96 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 6, 6 |
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