Translation:Curses (Norwid)
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people. [1]
Psalm LXXXIX
No Polish King stood on the scaffold,
Well, Frenchman will say us: Rebels! [2]
No Polish monk blasphemed against whole-virginity,
So heretic will say us: Heretics!
No Polish plough ploughed else’s land,
So we will be treated like a thieves.
No Polish spirit broke up with his…,
Well, they will teach us – what is history?
But goes time – of Christ's nobility,
Voice of conscience and voiceless knowledge;
But goes time and the way simplifieds itself...
Fear those – who today learn to fear the God.