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Deutsch and Yarmolinsky, comps. Modern Russian Poetry. 1921.

“Whispers, Timid Breathing”

Afanasy Shenshin-Foeth (1820–1892)

WHISPERS. Timid breathing. Trilling

Of a nightingale.

Heaving silver waters rilling

In the quiet vale.

Night’s dim light and shadows dreaming

Through the haze of space.

Moods like faery lanterns gleaming

On the dearest face.

Smoky clouds show roses sleeping,

Amber lights and fawn.

Kisses soft, and softer weeping.

And the dawn, the dawn!