Различье жизни велико
На воле и в плену.
Смачнее на губах вино,
Чем в хрустале, в шкафу.
Стекло хранит вина секрет,
Но слаще вкус вдвойне,
Когда на воле тот букет,
Испытано на мне.
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Between the form of Life and Life
The difference is as big
As Liquor at the Lip between
And Liquor in the Jug
The latter — excellent to keep —
But for ecstatic need
The corkless is superior —
I know for I have tried