"A Widow in Black"

By Anna Akhmatova

A widow in black -- the crying fall

Covers all hearts with a depressing cloud...

While her man's words are clearly recalled,

She will not stop her lamentations loud.

It will be so, until the snow puff

Will give a mercy to the pined and tired.

Forgetfulness of suffering and love --

Though paid by life -- what more could be desired?