La Seine et la Tamise [English translation]

They both have—

the Seine and the Thames—

the same gray shores

where you go to dream,

where you go to kiss.

They both have—

the Seine and the Thames—

at the time of cherry blossoms

river boats

with onlookers on the decks.

The rivers are not in a big hurry

to die flowing into the sea.

They roam, enthralled,

France and England.

It is true that they have—

the Seine and the Thames—

the gracefulness of marquises

when the summer wind

invites them to dance.

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And I merge in my heart

the courses of these rivers.

Whether here or there, it's happiness—

it's the same light.

Because they have, it is true—

the Seine and the Thames—

the same gray shores

that will be forever

my loves, my loves—

yes, my loves—

yes, my loves.