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AUSIAS MARCH (1397 - 1459)

[29] (Translation by Angela Buxton)

Like the bull which takes flight into the wilderness

when overcome by another which forces him,

and does not return until he musters the strength

to destroy the one which banished him,

so must I also go away from you,

for your gesture has confused my effort;

I shall not return until I have completely banished

the great fear which prevents my happiness.

[81] (Translation by Angela Buxton)

Just like he who sees himself near death,

going through hardships, through perils at sea,

and sees a place where he can find his ease

and cannot reach it for his evil luck;

like him I pass through these hard times

and see you, who might cure all my ills:

and now despaired of achieving my desires,

I'll circle the world, telling of your pride.