A Human Being Needs Strong Tea

Strong Tea Strong tea(translated from Russian, edited, unrhymed, AА human A human being needs strong tea… But needs no furs, though they are more expensive. А human being needs to hear: — How I missed you! And needs to smile, and say I missed you too… А human being needs a house and a garden, […]

Dog racing

  Dog racing, edited by Fledermaus (a folk poem, supposedly by dog lovers, translated, unrhymed, the Russian original is metered and rhymed) Dogs are racing through our lives For most folks, this is hard to grasp — Training grounds, shows, prizes Consume, devour you, so be vigilant Diagnosis is accurate though cruel The disease is […]

Dissolve in kisses, I would like to dissolve in your kisses

And I would like to dissolve in your kisses   And I would like to dissolve in Your kisses… Melt like a snowflake… and burn like a match… And I would like to roll a tear from my eyelashes… A melody of tenderness in the heart to ring… And I would like to get lost […]

Who of you ever

Who of you ever This is a poem by an anonymous author.   And who of you ever And who of you ever, so that it is not in vain at all, Has dived to the bottom of the sea? So, somewhere in the Caribbean or on the Red Sea? And I was there. It’s […]

Outside the Window, Snow

Outside the window Outside the window, snow is flying, spinning, And the weather is wonderful outside the window, A human being was born, And everyone is happy at any time of the year! Let them postpone that day of the year! But a person lives and gives to others, Work, love, kindness, joy That’s exactly […]

You must once

You must once.   You must once (Unrhymed English, translated by Fledermaus, © 2021) And you must once, at least once as you’ve reached the top, as you’va caught up with the horizon, to stumble and fall to feel the fatal call of the abyss below with each pulsating cell. And, as you lose your […]

February 23

February 23 is a Notable Day on the Calendar February 23, Defenders of the Fatherland  Day In English (unrhymed version)   February 23 is a notable day of the calendar! We congratulate men today for a reason! They are our defenders, and our support, In the high mountains And on the expanses of steppes! They […]

May 19th – the Young Pioneers Day

May 19 is the Young Pioneers Day. There is no longer a Soviet empire, But, as before, our pioneers For children — a good example! Pioneer Land, don’t get bored, And get congratulations on your own day. I congratulate you, our pioneers. Good luck, success, health to you all, I wish you! Let the rallying […]