Once a year

[ Verse 1]
The time comes to cross the threshold now,
Within the family circle years have grown.
To stir the embers of unyielding hope,
Preserve the light of love and faith, unknown.

[Chorus]
A bouquet of poppies and roses, bright,
A symphony of hues, a sight to delight.
Beautiful words from feelings and tears,
A language of the soul, through silent years.

[  Verse 2 ]
May the family circle stay serene,
The home be warm, a sanctuary unseen.
Let quiet and commotion both abound,
Your Soul’s bright light shall guide them, safe and sound.

[Chorus]
A bouquet of poppies and roses, bright,
A symphony of hues, a sight to delight.
Beautiful words from feelings and tears,
A language of the soul, through silent years.

[  Verse 3 ]
I’ll send you a bouquet of flowers, fair,
You’ll grace them with your smile, so rare and rare.
Your portrait will my heart with warmth imbue,
For a brief moment, you’ll be close, anew.

[Chorus]
A bouquet of poppies and roses, bright,
A symphony of hues, a sight to delight.
Beautiful words from feelings and tears,
A language of the soul, through silent years.

Evgeny Gribkov
The source of the translation:
http://stihi.ru/2026/06/19/4153