2019.01.30.
Sixteen Laundresses
While carrying washed laundry to ZadarAt dawn of November 2nd year 1891
Sixteen laundresses from Preko, island of Ugljan
Lost their lives in a sea storm
Since waves took you away
Somewhere far away, to peace, to loneliness
Restless sea in the night under the moon
Glows with your eyes
Because there was bora, and there was a storm
And sixteen laundresses went to their death
Since sea shells made you their sisters
And since you didn't come from a long journey
All the mistrals, and boras, and southern winds too
Echo your songs
Because there was bora, and there was a storm
And sixteen laundresses went to their death
Still, you are alive inside the heart, the stars
In the depths accompanied by gold fish
Sea hugs you and rocks you
Like a mother does her beloved children
Sea hugs you and rocks you
Like a mother does her beloved children
Since waves took you away
And you didn't come back from your last trip
The wind that wanders over the shores in the night
Still cries out your laments
Because there was bora, and there was a storm
And sixteen laundresses went to their death
Sixteen laundresses
Sixteen laundresses