Mihai Eminescu

Today,January 15, is the 160 anniversary of the birth of Mihai Eminescu,Romania's national poet.

IF BRANCHES...

If branches tap my window-pane
And aspens quiver sear,
'Tis to remember you again
And slowly bring you near.

If stars are mirrored in the lake
And lighten it deep down
'Tis but to soothe my heartfelt ache
And all my grief to drown.

And if the gloomy clouds fly past
And let the moon's sphere rise
'Tis for my mem'ry to recast
The image of your eyes.

From 'Poems'
Translated by Andrei Bantas