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“There, he would live in total anonymity, a small-time bandit with no name. Nobody would believe the stories he would recall. Nobody would believe the history of his sadness.”

Quote by Eric Gamalinda

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My sad republic

This novel delves into the complexities of a fictional republic experiencing internal conflict and political turmoil. The narrative likely examines the impact of these issues on the lives of its citizens and the struggle for stability and justice. more

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Eric Gamalinda
Eric Gamalinda

Eric Gamalinda, born in 1956, is a renowned poet whose works are known for their profound emotions and unique style. His poetry has won him widespread acclaim among readers. more

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“أفي يوم حتفي ستمضي الدنيا بلا هوادة على هذا النحو في مسيرتها لا مبالية مثلما هي الآن؟ بعد مصرعي أتصدر الزيزان أصواتها ويدف الذباب بأجنحته جالباً النعاس إلى العيون؟ أتراني أنشد بطولة على هذا النحو؟ مع ذلك أتراني أتطلع إلى الشهادة الحقيقية المحتجبة عن العيون أو أنشد موتاً مجيداً فحسب؟ أتراني أدعي في التكريم أو التوسل بإسمي وأن أدعى قديساً؟”

“La senda me moja bajo los ojos que se hacen agua, y el viento se va salado con la sal de tantas lágrimas. A lamer el río la sangre se estira en lenguas de llamas. El agua del río huele a un millón de puñaladas, y las naciones de Europa con tanta sangre se bañan, y sus mentiras condensan en esta mentira clásica: son hombres que dan su vida por sus banderas y patrias... Under eyes that become water the road wets me, and the wind leaves salted with the salt of so many tears. To lick the river, the blood stretches in tongues of flames. The water of the river smells of a million stab wounds, and the nations of Europe bathe with so much blood, and their lies condense in this classic lie: they are men who give their lives for their flags and countries... ("Ochenta Mil/Eighty Thousand")”