Pilgrims' Proverbs, end

[Rosina Lila]

                              REFRANERO DEL PEREGRINO.

33.  Siempre alegres!  Jesus le sonrie a quien sonrie.

34.  Sin sincera confesion, no se puede alcanzar el perdon.

35.  Ni en Sevilla, ni en Paris, ni en Nueva York, Rio o Vigo; solo quiero
estar aqui,
        amigo Santiago, contigo.

36.  Una cuenta no haz de errar:  la de te salvar.

37.  Senor Santiago, me vez?  Tengo alas en los pies.

38.  Un sitio para cada cosa y el corazon en su lugar.

39.  Santiago, Santiago, te dejo mi bordon; me habeis llenado de fuerza el
corazon.

40.   Que nada ni nadie sea capaz de turbar tu paz interior.

41.  La mayor felicidad esta en la conformidad.

42.  Ampollado, fatigado, perdido en mi y confundido
       reaparezco en Santiago rejuvenecido,
       sonriente, vibrante y listo.
       Muchas gracias,  amado Jesucristo.


                    Pilgrims' Proverbs, ended  (attempted) translation.


33.  Cheerfulness always, Jesus smiles at those who smile.
34.  Unless the confession is sincere absolution is not reached.
35.  Not in Seville, Paris, New York, Rio or Vigo; I just want to be, friend
Santiago,
        here with you.
36.  On one account you musn't err: that of your salvation.
37.  My lord Santiago, do you see me?  My feet have grown wings.
38. A place for everything, and the heart in place.
39.  Santiago, Santiago, I'm leaving you my walking stick; you've filled my
heart
       with strenght.
40.  May nothing and no one be capable of disturbing your inner peace.
41.  The greatest happiness is in acceptance.
42.  Blistered, tired, lost within me and confused
        I reappear in Santiago rejuvenated,
        smiling, vibrant and ready.
        Many thanks,  beloved Jesus.
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Here's hoping that someone more talented than I will translate these proverbs
in a manner worthy of their music, cadence, wit and vernacular poesy.


Rosina







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