Either I remained with you,
Or you came with me, my angel!
But our fears did not come true,
We avoided separation.
It’s not your sigh of deep despair,
Or your complex accusations,
But your clear and peaceful stare
That fills my soul with trepidation.
То ли я с тобой осталась,
То ли ты ушел со мной,
Но оно не состоялось,
Разлученье, ангел мой!
И не вздох печали томной,
Не затейливый укор,
Мне внушает ужас темный
Твой спокойный ясный взор.
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