2016-07-03

【The Stars】

Edith Södergran (1892—1923)

         When night comes

         When night comes

         I stand on the steps and listen,

         stars swarm in the yard

         and I stand in the dark.

         Listen, a

2016-07-03

【Dagen svalnar.../The day cools...•IV】

Edith Södergran (1892—1923)

                You sought a flower

                and found a fruit.

                You sought a well

           &nbs

2016-07-03

【Aiden in English】

        Tucked between Sweden and Russia, the Finnish are stereotypically a quiet group influenced by those two powerhouse nations. We often think of Finns like Suomi as humans sitting in the middle of a clearing on a small stone or on the edge of a dock on the beach. Although it isn't precisely the mystical elven country most Americans think of, Finland is relatively quiet for my taste.