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An exercise in translation without looking anything up in a dictionary - being true to sound and/or meaning as you choose. From an untitled poem by Rilke. 

'As long as I'm not there when they shoot it' - overheard school secretary saying this on phone, turns out there was a monkey on the elementary campus. You'll be glad to here that after several days they captured it & took it to an animal sanctuary. 

Short - not sure if it's sweet but as far as I could get... 

I am there and this is what I'm feeling! Not the conventional view I know... 

Political perhaps? Just a bit of fun written very quickly. 

My submission - to may you feel less lonely, Beanie Baby! 

Quick & dirty this one - but fun! 

OK, I cheated & changed the line a bit..... 

Sorry this is a bit late & not very inspired but the best I can do this week... 

Sorry late entry - don't feel obliged to read - by the way, this is not addressed to George Bush! 

In Thailand & Cambodia people have small spirit houses outside their home to encourage the spirits of the place to move there and not haunt the house. 

Not sure if this is the complete - it could be the beginning of something longer - but have I already made my point? 

This is the opening of a novel I've been working on for some time - do people get a sense of place? 

Much later on in the book - for those of you who remember earlier chapters. My protaganist left Thailand after husband's death. Chased old flame. Unresolved issues to be resolved by her best friend & husband being involved in tsunami. Jessica is best friend's daughter. Sensitive topic so would welcome feedback. 

A bit of fun - a bit of liberty with given line... 

Best I could do - if more time would definitely edit...