Arpiar Der Marcarian - D E L U S I O N

I wanted to forget the old,
The old days’ emotions, all told,
With a yearning for new days
In a new life, for now, for always.

I saught the wizards’ advice,
I saught illusion’s guidance,
I, naïve, heart worn on my sleeve,
I hugged the grand light to live.

Arpiar Der Marcarian
Translated by Tatul Sonentz