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Cyprian
Norwid
Three landlords, stupid ones ; cut each in two;
That'll make six: add stewards, Jews and water
Enough to give full measure: whip the brew
With one pen, flagellate your puny jotter
Warm, if there's time, with kisses: that's the cue
For putting in your blushing gushing daughter
Red as a radish: tighten up: add cash,
A sack of roubles, cold: mix well, and mash.
Translated by Jerzy Peterkiewicz and Burns Singer
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