We sell time

Bendimus tempus barattu

Bendimus tempus barattu,
chie còmporat tempus?
Chie còmporat tempus sardu?
Lu bendimus a oras
a annos a edades:
tempus de provvista,
tempus zóvanu,
tempus forte,
tempus galliardu,
tempus d'oro.

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Predu Mura (1906-1966)

Time on sale

We sell time, it's a deal,
who shall buy it?

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We sell it by the hour,
by the year and by the age:
time good for harvest,
a young time,
a strong time,
powerful, made of gold.