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[historicmarkersofny-blog]

Here lived from 1942 to 1959 the German poet Mascha Kaléko 1907-1975 with her husband, composer, musical director and scholar Chemjo Vinaver and her son, writer, director, and lyricist Steven Vinaver ----- When years from now, in times of peace The countries' disputes will increase, (For this concern may be no need): "Well, which was M.K.'s favorite place That the "here lived"-plaque now should grace... – My vote goes to Minetta Street. ----- Wenn einst, in friedlicheren Zeiten Die Länder um das Vorrecht stsreiten, (Scheint die Besorgnis auch verfrücht):"Tja, welches von M.K.'s Quartieren Soll die "Hier wohnte"-Tafel zieren...?" – Ich stimme für Minetta Street. M. Kaléko #MaschaKaleko #poet #German #ChemjoVinaver #StevenVinaver #herelived #poetry #poetryinnewyork #minettastreet #bleekerstreet #jewishhistory #jewishgerman #greenwichvillage #safehaven #fifthfloorwalkupapartmentinnyc #nycwalkupapt #VersefürZeitgenossen #NomatterwhereItravelI cometoNowhereland #historicmarkersofny #hidinginplainsight #ithappenedhere #historyiscool #downtownmanhattan #newyorkcityhistory #peopleofnewyork #poet #writer #notablenewyorkers #southvillagehistoricdistrict (at Minetta Street)