Day: April 28, 2009

Poetry

April 28 – Cain and Abel by Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna

There were two of them in an empty world:
Cain and Abel.
One the keeper of sheep, the other working the fields,
one was strong, the second — weak.

There were two brothers and two different loves given
to God the Creator:
one offering the slaughtered sheep,
the second – wheat, corn and mint,
sweet cucumber.

There were two brothers, one without envy
– Abel? Cain?
They quarreled at the offertory altar,
the strong kill the weak … This is repeated …
I know nothing more.

Translation by Dcn. Jim

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Było nas dwóch na pustym globie:
Kain i Abel.
Jeden baranki pasał, drugi na roli robił,
jeden był mocny, drugi – słaby.

Było nas dwóch braci i dwie różne miłości
do Boga stwórcy:
jeden baranki mu składał zarżnięte,
drugi – pszenicę, kukurydzę i miętę,
słodkie ogórki.

Było nas dwóch braci, któryś z nich pozazdrościł
– Abel ? Kain ?
Pokłóciliśmy się u ofiarnych ołtarzy,
słaby silnego zabił… To się powtarza…
I nie wiem dalej.

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Voices — Roots and Branches of New York Folk Music

The New York Folklore Society is holding a benefit gala on Friday, May 29th in Schenectady, New York. All proceeds will benefit the New York Folklore Society, a service organization dedicated to the study, promotion, and continuation of New York’s diverse folklore and folklife. Details as follows:

Proctors’ Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady
Reception/Meet the Artists at 5:30 p.m. in Robb Alley, Proctors
Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the GE Theater of Proctors

Please join us for a benefit event featuring some of New York’s favorite musicians – traditional as well as performer/interpreters. Featured performers (a tentative list) include ballad singer Colleen Cleveland, Senegalese drummer and dancer Fode Sissoko, singer/songwriter Dan Berggren, Abenaki storyteller and musician Joe Bruchac, multi-instrumentalist John Kirk and Cedar Stanistreet, and performer/interpreters Kim and Reggie Harris.

Reception and Concert $40.00
Concert only $20.00
(a $1.50 surcharge will be added via the box office at Proctor’s Theatre)

Tickets Available through the New York Folklore Society, 518-346-7008 or through Proctor’s box office. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.

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