The Victory

1943-1945

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Over a pier, the first beacon inflamed -- The vanguard of other sea-rangers; The mariner cried and bared his head; He sailed with death beside and ahead In seas, packed with furious dangers.
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By our doors Great Victory stays ... But how we'll glory her advent? Let women lift higher the children! They blessed With life mid a thousand thousands deaths -- Thus will be the dearest answered. Translated by Yevgeny Bonver April, 1996