Conversation With a Neighbour:
Hi, Mr. Myers.
I'm doing great, thanks. What about you?
Oh, that's good to know.
Yeah, I've been busy at school, but it's not too much to handle.
I know, the weather's been terrible, eh?
You need something? Sure, what is it?
I'll fetch it as soon as I can, you're always welcome.
Yes, I'm sure it'll be no problem.
Well, I'll leave you to your work then.
Always a pleasure talking to you.
Translation:
Hi, Mr. Myers.
I'm doing pretty badly-I've gotten a rather nasty cold and my nose is
still running. What about you?
Well, good for you, but that's not going to help me get better, is it?
Yeah, I've got a math test and a 5-page essay due tomorrow, and a
science project on Monday that I've barely started.
You can't imagine how heavy the workload pressure is.
The weather's bad, so what? Just deal with it.
No, I don't have the time to do any of your dinky little favours.
A problem always arises when I try to do something for you.
Well, I'll leave you to your work then.
Never a pleasure talking to you.
(12/25/08)
Terrific translation. It is such an important issue that when individuals ask you how are you doing they really don't want to know but most time it is just small talk or pleasantries. Well done.
i am still laughing when writing this comment, woh i love this poem.
Totally unexpected and hillarious. Enjoyed it a lot and going to share it with my classmates.
Yeah, I've got a math test and a 5-page essay due tomorrow, and a science project on Monday that I've barely started. I remember those good old days. school... I am glad I'm out... =) but then comes college... yuck! ! ! Becca
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I can remember conversations like this myself Lesley...very well written...thanks for sharing it...