Marina Tsvetaeva. You are no laggard! I — the convict.... Translated by Don Mager

Marina Tsvetaeva
You are no laggard! I — the convict...

You are no laggard! I — the convict,
You — the guard. A single fate.
We move into the singular void
And pay an equal roadside toll.

And yet my conscience is at ease!
And yet my eyes can clearly see!
Release me, guard, a moment please —
Play truant with that lone pine tree!

Translated by Don Mager

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Marina TsvetaevaYou are no laggard! I — the convict...

Translated by Don Mager

Марина ЦветаеваАхматовой. 6. Не отстать тебе! Я — острожник...

Marina Tsvetaeva
You are no laggard! I — the convict...

Марина Цветаева
Ахматовой. 6. Не отстать тебе! Я — острожник...