Alphabe Thursday … L is for Lament
August 6, 2015
Lamento a nossa cultura
Puramente brasileira
Não tem sido divulgada
Em su potência inteira
Quem quiser saber melhor
recorre a terra estrangeira
I am having difficulties with translating this, ‘lament’ is not word we use … but the poet I think says ‘I’m so sorry that our culture, totally Brazilian, is powerful, those who would like to know more usually go to another country’
My son-in-law suggests as an example of this, is Seu Jorge, a singer songwriter unable to find stardom in Brazil, neglected his roots and found acclaim and recognition in France.
That’s sad … and the image is odd too!
from the Dicionário Brasileiro de literatura de cordel by Francisco Silva Nobre.
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Coat Hanger Doll's House 
Unfortunately that happens in other countries too !
Yes! it does … I am a a grand daughter of a migrant woman … who did just that!
It happens for some in towns and small cities, too. I suppose that’s simply one of those things about life where people need to go elsewhere to be appreciated for or to try out their talents and skills.
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