Last Toast

I drink for the pillaged house
And my angry life,
For being alone together
And here's a cheer to you;
For the lips betrayal,
For the dead chills of eyes,
For the world's void and cruelty,
For not being saved by God.

July 27. 1934

Translated by Tatiana Pahlen
January 31, 2005

Copyright © 2005 Tatianyc. All Rights Reserved.