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Anna Akhmatova

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O let the organ, many-voiced, sing boldly,
O let it roar like spring's first thunderstorm!
My half-closed eyes over your young bride's shoulder
Will meet your eyes just once and then no more.
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Translated by Irina Zheleznova

 
Anna Akhmatova

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