Fyodor Tyutchev
- When our decrepit energies turn traitor..., by Frank Jude
When our decrepit energies turn traitor, /
when, like former tenants, /
we let our house to the young, /
save us then, good spirit, /
from fai...
- When our vigor is descending..., by Olga Dumer
When our vigor is descending, /
And strength beginning to decay, /
We must, like temporary tenants, /
For new arrivals clear the way.
Then save...
- When waning strength of soul and body..., by Alexander Pokidov
When waning strength of soul and body /
Does hint that our fate is sealed, /
And we, old-timers, must be ready /
Our kingdom to new-comers yield...