DUSO*
This star
was born with you
enclosed
within your breast
(it is your namesake)
to follow you
through life
and die only with
your own death.
Burn brightly
with the love
you are
made of.
Burn brightly
make love
the only thing
worth
living for.
*Duso....meaning “Love”...but literally “Soul” in Serbian.
In Serbian mythology we are all born with a star that goes with us through life and leaves us with our Death.
For One whose birthday it was...lately...I send belated well wishes.
I enjoyed your poems in The Tangled Web and am delighted to be able to comment here. This is beautiful. A poem born of love and simply told. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Happy birthday One! You do indeed burn bright and have a star within you that shines through your words. I like this combining two of my favourite poets. love Dee Dee
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
And I wish for Gina also one of the most long lasting 'DUSOs' possible, long life, love and joy. Happy Birthday, Beloved Poet!