The 80+ languages on this website present interpretations of one of my poems by people from every continent in their own language. 

It is the abstract quality of language which motivated me to start in 1983.  The written word, in its many variations, has shapes as beautiful as any artist could create.  The sound of words, aside from meaning, becomes exciting music.  Through language, the uniquely human expression, we can celebrate the unity of the human family; in the variety of languages, we can celebrate the beauty of our diversity.

The interpretations are painted on individual glass panels backed by original watercolors and are mounted on linen-covered panels. A photo of the person or of the art of the culture (where available) is included. The photographs are, of course, "as we were" at the time, somewhere between 1983 and 1995. The text of the poem is based on the theory that all the atoms in our body, save hydrogen, were once at the core of stars that exploded into supernovas.

No professional translators were involved, nor am I a linguist and I want to express my warmest thanks and appreciation to all who contributed freely to the creation of this project.  Any error in the writing of the scripts is my responsibility. The material is free for anyone to use, although we would appreciate being given credit.

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