John the Baptist

Behind the hollow stands
Red viburnum bush.
Calls me to her again
The image is clean, clear.

The image that has been called for centuries
"Lady Luck"
A blue bird in the clouds
Under the name "Happiness".

I'll get ready for the trip.
I will knock over a glass,
I will collect bitter berries
I'll have some viburnum.

Calls me to her again
Long road.
With a knot only on the back
I will pray to God.

With a light staff in hand
I'm heading for sunrise
Praying path
I will visit the Parish.

In the temple, at the icons of the saints,
I will light a candle
For the salvation of the soul
And I'll celebrate the prayer.

Behind the hollow stands
Red viburnum bush.
"It is unlikely that I will return again" -
Lips whisper passionately.

It can be seen waiting in the distance again
Stepmother is a foreign land.
So forgive me
Red viburnum!

Oleg Shilov