Josipu Šiloviću
Occasional verse and dedications
To Josip Šilović
Da su Bozi u "STUDIJU" pili,još bi i sad na Olimpu bili.Što bi moja duša reći znala:već, Josipe, iskreno Ti hvala!Nek' Ti zato moja knjiga ova,uspavanka bude prije snova.Da bi jutrom uvijek vedar bioi vesele noću snove snio.A druženje nek' nam dugo vrijedi,uz zahvalu, ova knjiga slijedi.
If gods had drunk at the “Studio”, I vow,they'd still be on Olympus, even now.What could my soul say, what else could it do,but say, Josip: sincerely, I thank you!So let this book of mine be yours to keep,a lullaby before you fall asleep,so you'll be cheerful every morning, bright,and dream your merry dreams all through the night.And may our friendship long endure and stay;with thanks, this book now comes to you today.
Valpovo, 06. 07. 2010.
Valpovo, July 6, 2010