At the end of Chapter II of “The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby” ( see here), the children’s novel written by Charles Kingsley, we can read the following poem, which originally appeared as a song sung by one of the characters.
It is often given under the title “Young and Old” and talks about the dissimilarities between youth and old age: the last two lines relieve the sadness of age and give the poem a sense of peace and serenity.
WHEN all the world is young, lad,
And all the trees are green;
And every goose a swan, lad,
And every lass a queen;
Then hey for boot and horse, lad,
And round the world away;
Young blood must have its course, lad,
And every dog his day.
When all the world is old, lad,
And all the trees are brown ;
And all the sport is stale, lad,
And all the wheels run down ;
Creep home, and take your place there,
The spent and maimed among :
God grant you find one face there,
You loved when all was young.

GIOVENTÙ E VECCHIAIA
Quando tutto il mondo è giovane, ragazzo,
e gli alberi sono tutti verdi,
e ogni oca è un cigno, ragazzo,
e ogni ragazza una regina,
allora forza, prendi cavallo e carrozza, ragazzo,
e gira il mondo;
il sangue giovane deve seguire il suo corso, ragazzo,
e ognuno deve cogliere la sua occasione.
Quando tutto il mondo è vecchio, ragazzo,
e gli alberi sono tutti marroni,
e ogni divertimento è esaurito, ragazzo,
e ogni ingranaggio va in rovina,
infilati in casa e prendi posto lì
tra gli esauriti e gli invalidi:
che Dio ti conceda di trovarvi il viso
che amavi quando tutto era giovane.
(L.Z.)
Très belle illustration !
Bonne journée, Luisa.
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Merci beaucoup.
Bon après-midi à toi
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Già trovarvi il viso che amavi da giovane!! Bello come pensiero e bella come sempre la tua traduzione! 🌺
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Grazie! Mi sembra che quel pensiero addolcisca l’amarezza dell’invecchiare, non credi?
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Si esatto esprime una grande tenerezza!
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🌹 🧡 🌹 🧡
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💙❤️
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Thank you so much for your amazing post 😊
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It’s a sweet, life’s-journey type of blessing.
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I totally agree with you, Priscilla, and I thank you for saying so. Cheers!
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Veramente bellissima!
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Sì, lo penso anch’io!
Grazie di cuore ❤️❤️❤️
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Anche il tuo blog mi trasmette spesso pace e serenità. E’ per questo che lo visito così spesso.
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Such a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing😊
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Thank you very much! I am so happy and pleased that you enjoyed it.
Unfortunately I can’t connect with your blog
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The pleasure is all mine. I don’t know what is the problem. Thankyou for letting me know
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NO dear its not. This is my blog- https://desertflower5.wordpress.com/
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Thank you.
I signed up, so I won’t lose sight of you🌷🌺
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bella questa poesia che mette a nudo la nostra fragilità, Prima quando siamo giovani, poi col passare del tempo la vecchiaia
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Sì, con la baldanza e la sveltezza giovanile che lasciano il posto alla lentezza… e ai ricordi❤️
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perché chi è anziano vive di ricordi?
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Anche… non lo pensi anche tu? ❤🌹❤🌹❤
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no.
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Ma è stupenda!
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Anch’io la giudico molto bella!
Grazie per la visita 😘 🙏
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That is so beautiful. It brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. These Virus Times are making me feel spent and maimed. I am so fortunate to have loved ones (family and friends) around me who from when I was young. Thank you for posting this, it is a great reminder of what is truly important in life.
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Your words are truly intense and profound and offer something to ponder.
Thanks for sharing them in this post
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When I get the time to read your blogs, they often move me. Thank YOU for taking the time to collect your thoughts and these words for us.
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I am flattered. You are so generous with your words. Truly happy and grateful. 🌹
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You’re welcome. Keep spreading your magic.
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You are too kind
💖💖🤗😘💖💖
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PS Thank you for the follow. Made me glow 🤓 I’ll look forward to some interesting comment exchanges. Happy Halloween 🎃
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Happy Halloween to you, too
🎃👻🦇🕷️🕸️ 💀
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