Translation:The Riddle (Norwid)

The Riddle
by Cyprian Kamil Norwid, translated from Polish by Wikisource

Zagadka” in „„Vade-mecum”, issue (ogniwo) 53, first four verses.

2481951The RiddleCyprian Kamil Norwid

From all fetters, which? these are
From rope, gold or steel?...
The most soaked through with blood and tear –
The invisible!...
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