A widow in black -- the crying fall Covers all hearts with a depressing cloud... While her man's words are clearly recalled, She will not stop her lamentations loud. It will be so, until the snow puff Will give a mercy to the pined and tired. Forgetfulness of suffering and love -- Though paid by life -- what more could be desired? Translated by Yevgeny Bonver, August, 2000 Edited by Dmitry Karshtedt, February, 2001