The stars of death stood over us.
And Russia, guiltless, beloved, writhed
under the crunch of bloodstained boots,
under the wheels of Black Marias.
--
Stars of death stood Above us, and innocent Russia Writhed under bloodstained boots, and Under the tyres of Black Marias.
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Translated by D. M. ThomasAnna Akhmatova
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