The Thread of Life

Based  on the poem
«Нить жизни»
I have made a translation.

They often ask a simple question: «How do you live?»
Family’s your anchor — children, grandkids: light and rain.
That’s how fate unfolded — this is the truth, no need to strive,
Loved ones give us strength, joy, and love — we truly thrive.

In youth we learn — the world we grasp, so full, so wide,
We build a family — shape life’s banks, with love as guide.
We raise our children — in them, soul and spring reside,
And when they grow up, we learn again — with open mind.

We build new routines, towards horizons we aspire,
Find our own path, step by step, rising higher and higher.
Steadily forward, calm and firm, without a fire,
In time’s mirror — children’s souls, our heart’s desire.

Now we’re on the other side, but bonds stay strong and true,
The thread of life goes on — it’s deeper now, anew.
Grandkids — children of our children, this is the clue,
A rhythm beats within our hearts: love’s endless loop, so true.

No matter how old you are, or what season may appear,
Say «I love you» now — this is life’s clear, shining sphere.
With tenderness, make bonds grow strong — let light be near,
Peace you will find, in your soul — a springtime, bright and clear.

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