Wisdom Since everything bores me, I began to live. I began to live without hope ... And may death come When God wants. Before, too much or too little, Always expected: Sometimes so much that my crazy dream flew from the starts to the rarest; Further, so little That anyone else with such resigned. Today, I hope nothing. Why to expect? I know now that nothing is mine if I do not own it; If I want, it is just while I want; Only from far, and secret, I can still love. . . And may death come when God wants. But, with this, what about the stars? They are still shining, tall and beautiful. José Régio in 'Poemas de Deus e do Diabo' Free english translation from Célia Ascenso © Photographer: Celiaak | Agency: Dreamstime.com Sabedoria Desde que tudo me cansa, Comecei eu a viver. Comecei a viver sem esperança... E venha a morte quando Deus quiser. Dantes, ou muito ou pouco, Sempre esperara: Às vezes, tanto, que o meu sonho louco Voava das estrelas à mais rara;...