{poetry translations} “Two lovely eyes” by Peyo Javorov

{poetry translations} “Two lovely eyes” by Peyo Javorov

Two lovely eyes By Peyo JavorovTranslated by Lubomira Kourteva Two lovely eyes. The spirit of a child in two lovely eyes; — music — sun rays They don’t expect anything and they don’t promise… My soul is pleading, child, my soul pleading! Passions and...
{poetry translations} “Enchantress” by Peyo Javorov

{poetry translations} “Enchantress” by Peyo Javorov

Enchantress By Peyo JavorovTranslated by Lubomira Kourteva My soul is a humble captive,captivated by your soul! – a captive,is my soul in your two quiet eyes.My soul adjures and begs of you:it begs; – and I look at you; – a century has passed…A silent...
{poetry translations} “You will be in white” by Peyo Javorov

{poetry translations} “You will be in white” by Peyo Javorov

You will be in white By Peyo JavorovTranslated by Lubomira Kourteva You will be in white – with an olive branchand like an angel you will be in a white dress…And I think today: the world is not rottenbecause you are in it, it’s your home.So there! I...
The Gift of The Magi: Love, Selflessness and The Eternal Virgin

The Gift of The Magi: Love, Selflessness and The Eternal Virgin

This is what love looks like. The image above is the original cover art of one the most beloved short stories of all times “The Gift of The Magi” (1905) written by O. Henry. I’ve loved it since the day I first read it because it is story about the...
Love, Devotion and Purpose

Love, Devotion and Purpose

“When love beckons to you, follow it.” Khalil Gibran Indian philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti, once famously said: Only those who’ve never truly loved, ask me questions about life’s purpose. Why does living need a purpose other than its mere...