215. RUSSIA (1980)

RUSSIA
(1980)
The Russia that I know
enchants the frozen trees
until they learn to dance.
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Erect, they split apart their
unity, encasing all the seasons
in the bier of ice proclaimed.
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The forest sings the tune,
along with all the Earth,
and dances in the melody as well.
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The Russia that I know
enchants the frozen world
until all things are dancing.
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Held within its fear is
quivered man, lest this
fierce monster should arise.
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(Lest this fierce monster should arise).