Marina Tsvetaeva - Not for flattering raiments

Not for flattering raiments, or false garments –
Loud-voiced  - I was born! 

Not for nightly dreams   -  but waking!
Wasp-like whispering – as you - I'm not!

Got a wasp-like whisper - from a lyre –
Lyre, lyre – swan-like flyer!

Laurels, dawns and roses – united-
Not a nun-going  -  fun-blinded!
 
Got a boy -  pretty one – blond -
Well,  it went terribly wrong... - 

Got a wasp-like whisper - from a lyre –
Lyre, lyre – swan-like  flyer!

Woman’s destiny – they say -  heavy-laden
Don’t  know –  haven’t weigh it... - 

Not for sale my items -  gratuit -
If, sometimes, my nail turns livid, - 

From you,  my  bellowing roar -
Lyre, lyre – swan-like flyer!

1921
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