by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837)
Translation © by Emily Ezust

Где наша роза
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Language: Russian (Русский) 
Our translations:  CHI ENG
Где наша роза?
Друзья мои!
Увяла роза,
Дитя зари!...
Не говори:
Вот жизни младость,
Но повтори:
Так вянет радость,
Вздохнув скажи:
Увы жалею.....
И на лилею
Нам укажи.

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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 sighing:
"Alas, I grieve..."
And to the lily
Direct your attention.

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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