Category Archives: Alexander Pushkin

Poems written by Alexander Pushkin

THE POET

Until the poet is required to be At one in Apollo’s sacred sacrifice He stays within modern worries Remaining quietly preoccupied; His Holy Lyre remains silent; A soul tasting of a dying song, Within our insignificant world Perhaps, he too … Continue reading

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POET!

Poet! Do not care too much for peoples love. Glowing praise is but a momentary noise; Which foolish judges and cold crowds speak of, But please remain firm, calm with deep poise.

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