Levon Shant (1869-1951) was an Armenian poet, playwright, and novelist. This is my translation of “The Crescent Moon” from Armenian to English.
The Crescent Moon
From the dark sky at midnight,
it is the crescent’s odd eye
— thin, crooked, and unblinking —
that silently stares into my eyes.
And with a dry, mocking smile,
it’s as if it’s saying,
“Crumb of the universe! What are you doing there?
I know! A great deal! You are thinking!”
Here’s a medium-bodied, Nicaraguan cigar. I couldn’t find information about it online, but I wanted to try it to see if I like it. I paired it with pilsner. I got woody notes and hints of light roast coffee. It was alright. It was smokable. But I’m not sure if I’ll ever smoke another one.
Name: Liga Privada No. 9 Toro
Country: Nicaragua
Shape: Parejo
Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)
Strength: Full
One of my favorite Liga Privada cigars. I’m not sure if I like this one better or the UF-13. The Feral and the T52 are also great, of course. Hmm… What am I saying? Liga Privada is one of the top cigar brands out there.
The No. 9 is a well-constructed, full-bodied cigar that burns evenly, produces a lot of smoke, and offers great complexity. It’s faultless and beautiful, and it’s sad not to have it in one’s smoking repertoire.
