The Actress and the Artist

They both must draw if they would soar.
The Actress  often "faints".
The Artist is the party who
Must draw before he paints.

But there they part, though borth for art
May have the same applause.
The Actress is a person who
Must paint before she draws!

                William T. Goodge




Чтоб им парить, должны творить.
Актрисе нужен "финт".
Пред тем, как краски наложить,
Художнику -- графит.

Но их стезя -- искусства для
Восторг необходим.
Пред тем, как образ начертaть,
Кладет Актриса грим!

      перевела Лилия Мальцева