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Primo Levi, “25 February 1944″

25 February 1944 (tr. Ruth Feldman & Brian Swann) Primo Levi I would like to believe in something, Something beyond the death that undid you. I would like to describe the intensity With which, already overwhelmed, We longed in those days to be able To walk together once again Free beneath the sun. Comment: –

Alda Merini, “There are nights that don’t ever happen”

There are nights that don’t ever happen (tr. Douglas Basford) Alda Merini There are nights that don’t ever happen. Comment: I’ve given up on trying to find the Italian original. But it is important. Catherine Rogers, whom I trust regarding all things Italian, pointed out that “I am a furious / little bee” is actually