he'll bid me exalt.. sweat and strain...
he asks I flex my lesser brain...
it's worth the toil...perplexed turmoil....
to pursue, find the inner workings.....
the plangent twists and turns...what's lurking....
in art I've vehement believins....
yes, grateful, me...for Wallace Stevens! !
just when dipped toes think they've a hold.... explosions! ! ....subtle...manifold........
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delilah: Stevens is without question one of the most challenging poets of the 20th Century (or any other century for that matter) . He is definitely worth the effort. Many thanks for sharing this one. -G