Poštovani gospon' Zvonko!
Occasional verse and dedications
Dear Mister Zvonko!
Sreli smo se jednog danana sastanku u Valpovu.Nakon moga nastupanja,željeli ste pjesmu novu.
At a meeting, once, we metin Valpovo, me and you;after I had read my verse,you asked if I'd something new.
Ali pjesmu toga časa,ja Vam nisam mogo' dati,zato ovu knjigu moju,poštom ću Vam ja poslati.
But a poem, then and there,was not something I could give;so this book of mine insteadI shall post to where you live.
Ak' Vam ova knjiga moja,zadovoljstva pruži maloi meni bi, vjerujte mi,toga časa radost dalo.
If this book of mine should please youeven just a little bit,then, believe me, in that momentI'd be glad as well of it.
Da bi jutrom vedri bilii vesele snove snili,nek' Vam bude knjiga ovauspavanka prije snova.
So that mornings find you brightand your dreams are glad at night,let this book be, when you sleep,your own lullaby to keep.
A zorica kada svane,ugodne Vam želim dane.Gospodinu Zvonku Pongracusvu ljepotu i veselje:autorove to su želje!
When the dawn has broken through,pleasant days I wish for you.To Mister Zvonko Pongrac here,every beauty, every cheer:this, the author's wish sincere!
P. s.
P. S.
Tu Vam je adresa mojai broj telefona ima.Želite li da nastupim?Meni svako vrijeme štima!
Here you'll find my address, too,and my phone number is there.Would you like me to perform?Any time suits me, I swear!
Kad budete knjigu ovu,u veselju doma štili,javite mi telefonom,da znam, da ste ju dobili.
When at home, in cheerful mood,you have read this book right through,let me know by telephoneso I know it got to you.
Valpovo, 26. 11. 2013.
Valpovo, November 26, 2013