Today Is The First Day Of May Poem by Peter Mamara

by M. Eminescu (1850-1889)

Today is the first day of May.
Today is May Pole day.
I look for you my dear.
I look for you all over.

I ask the springs,
And the fir forests,
And the wind
That puts balm, on my cheek with a gust.

I ask the high mountains,
I ask the rivers.
If they saw
— My life's jewel.

I loved you pretty darling,
You with your sweet flaws
— With your kind smile.
I shall love you from now to eternity.

I love you without complaints
— And without a bit of regret.
But oh my, I can't find you
— Anywhere, anywhere…

(1876)

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