About him as a living I used to joyful song Flying to meet him. And my tongue numb, And on the lips of the seal. But I know he did not like No use to grieve, He gladly taught to be friends, A grief - to fight. Simple as if austere, But wise, as a nation, He ardently loved children And its firmament. He talked about his mission Model holding, Lazily, as if it is About various trifles. Words throws slowly, And eyes sparkle at times, And seen - wide shower, And it is clear that the hero. And the name of Stalin in his speeches He uttered, As if to the sun He offered up the thought! And now I know, and in any Before it reaches the heart, With more strong hand My hand will not shrink. And verse excited sings About him as a living. He's alive, like air, like people In his immortality! 1938