Where is our rose?

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by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837)

Translation © by Emily Ezust

Где наша роза?

Language: Russian (Русский)

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Где наша роза?
Друзья мои!
Увяла роза,
Дитя зари!...
Не говори:
Вот жизни младость,
Не повтори:
Так вянет радость,
В душе скажи:
Прости! жалею.....
И на лилею
Нам укажи.

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by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837), "Роза", written 1815, first version [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]

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Where is our rose?

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Language: English after the Russian (Русский)

Where is our rose?
My friends!
The rose has withered,
This child of the dawn!...
Do not say
"Such is the life-cycle of youth",
Do not repeat
"Such is how joy fades";
Instead say in your soul:
"Forgive me, I grieve..."
And to the lily
Direct your attention.

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"Где наша роза" = "Where is our rose?"
"Роза" = "The rose"

Translator's note: flowers have a rich history of symbolism in literature. Roses often symbolize love and enduring passion, and lilies often symbolize humility and devotion. Lilies are also associated with funerals because they often symbolize the soul's return to innocence after death.

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