was schert mich eigner sorgen krampf

English translation: below

17:40 Mar 31, 2003

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German term or phrase: was schert mich eigner sorgen krampf

Poem: Fruehling 1915, from Ernst Toller;
Was schert mich eigner Sorgen Krampf,
Heut schlag ich in lachend in Scherben

Chris Reinish

English translation:below

Explanation:
What do I care for my own troubles?
Today I shatter them, laughing in pieces.

--
In spring I go to war
To sing or to die.
What do I care for my own troubles?
Today I shatter them, laughing in pieces.

Oh, Brothers, know that young spring came
In a whirlwind.
Quickly throw off tired grief
And follow her in a host.

I have never felt so strongly
How much I love you, Oh, Germany,
As the magic of spring surrounds you
Amidst the bustle of war.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWtoller.htm

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Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 07:22

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What are my own cramps of care to me?

William Stein

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Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 07:22
Native speaker of: English
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thanks indeed! You win!!

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What are my own cramps of care to me?

Explanation:
or more loosely:
What are my own fearful spasms to me?

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Note added at 2003-03-31 18:14:48 (GMT)
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I think \"fearful spasms\" or \"spasms of fear\" would be a lot more expressive than \"troubles\" in the context of a soldier going to battle.

William Stein
Costa Rica
Local time: 23:22
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English
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