Four Poems: “Song of the White Lilac” (1934), “Violets” (1934), “I Am the White Lilac” (1934), and “Moonlit” (1938) Translated from the Russian by Bita Takrimi Song of the White Lilac Grant me the joy of a tender greeting,Crown my hair with your wreath today!– On the blooming day of summer’s meeting,The white lilac began its bright display. I crave… Read more →