Guest post: Dutch poem by Angie

Hi dear readers of Even Sweeter Dreams, this is Angie here! I usually blog over at Sunday Belle, but today I’m guest posting for Susie. I have a lot of trouble with doing guest posts. I mean, it needs to fit the other person’s blog, and Susie and my blog are vastly different! The one thing she and I have in common though is the fact that we both are from the Netherlands. So, why not write about that? The picture below is actually a card by Susie, it’s the gorgeous card she sent me in her recent snail mail exchange.

Now, I started compiling a list of ‘why the Netherlands is awesome’ and all that I could come up with was this:

Yes, I know. So I thought I’d make it a little bit more personal. I am currently studying English Language & Culture, obviously because I love the English language. But Dutch language is quite special, too! What I really like is, trying to translate a Dutch poem into English and still capturing the essence. Here is one interpreted by me for you, it’s originally by Toon Hermans (who was a famous Dutch artist). I chose one about dreams to fit in with the title of this blog.

Dromen zijn bedrog toch is het oprecht om es wat te dromen wat je nooit aan iemand zegt Weg van deze aarde ver weg van het volk 'n poosje zalig varen op 'n stille witte wolk En als je weer terug bent met de beentjes op de grond lekker niemand zeggen waar je was en hoe je ’t vond

Dreams are only an illusion and still it is sincere to have a little dream once in a while and not share it with anyone Away from this earth away from the people blissfully drifting on a quiet white cloud And when you return With your feet back on the ground not telling anyone where you went and how you liked it

I thought it was appropriate because Susie’s blog is full of inspirational stuff. I hope you liked it!

Love, Angie

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Thanks so much Angie! Isn't that a beautiful poem? I love it! I hope you will stop by Angie's blog at Sunday Belle and say hi to her, she is a doll!