WHY

I’m sad because I care much for you
And know that all your blooming youth
Will not be spared by the rumor’s spiteful chase.
For each sweet moment, each bright day
With tears and agony you will repay to fate.
I’m sad... because I see you joyful, glad again.



TO SMIRNOVA

Without you I wish so much to say,
Beside you all I want is simply hear you.
But silently you’re looking, gaze so stern,
And in embarrassment I’m keeping silent too.
What’s to be done?.. My artless words
Are powerless to all your mind engage ...
All this would have been so absurd,
Had it not been so grievous sad.