Paul Celan, Der Reisekamerad (The Travelling Companion)

"Deiner Mutter Seele schwebt voraus.

Deiner Mutter Seele hilft die Nacht umschiffen, Riff um Riff.

Deiner Mutter Seele peitscht die haie vor dir her.

Dieses Wort ist deiner Mutter Mündel.

Deiner Mutter Mündel teilt dein Leiger, Stein um Stein.

Deiner Mutter Mündel bückt sich nach der Krume Lichts".

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The Travelling Companion

"Your mother's soul hovers ahead.

Your mother's soul helps to navigate night, reef after reef.

Your mother's soul whips on the sharks at the bow.

This word is your mother's ward.

Your mother's soul shares your couch, stone  by stone.

Your mother's soul stoops for the crumb of light".

Paul Celan

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