Beyond the bridge

Translated by Ilaria Lico

We were twenty…

I’m not saying we were superhumans, no need to be extraordinary to be fearless run, go down, come on, run! No step taken is worthless.

Beyond the tree trunk, the bush, the reed, we then stood watching the dawn of a cheerful and fairer world finally approaching.

We were twenty…

Now everyone has a family and children who of the past are unaware, I am here, alone, walking among lindens with you, my dear, who are not there. Oh, dawn-colored lady, I would like that those wishes and thoughts may revive in what you now hope.

We were twenty…