To Fedor Konyukhov, Blessing Of Waters Poem by Liza Sud

To Fedor Konyukhov, Blessing Of Waters

You are praying for blessing of waters,
dedicating your feat to RC.
And you want to build chapels and churches,
and to cross ocean water on feet.

Above boat - you may see flying fishes,
then again- all around is quiet.
Ocean although is huge, but Pacificl,
and waves with the sun caress the eye.

He'll forgive - you believe, though a sinner,
He will not drown - He will let you go!
You eat dry food, hot water is seething
But you can never walk in a boat.

on the board a long sleep is forbidden -
you should strictly adhere to a course.
the sea has no cakes, no sweeties -
Only Angel who's ruling, and oars.


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Федору Конюхову

Ты творишь водосвятный молебен,
подвиг свой посвятив РПЦ.
Хочешь строить часовни и церкви,
перейти океан по воде.

Прилетают летучие рыбы,
а потом - над водой - тишина.
Океан хоть огромный, но тихий,
волны в солнце ласкают глаза.

Он простит - хоть и грешен, но веришь,
Не утопит - а вдаль проведет!
Ешь сухую еду, воду греешь,
только лодка гулять не дает.

Долго спать на борту невозможно -
надо строго за курсом следить.
в море нет ни тортов, ни пирожных -
только весла, и Ангел рулит.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: ocean,religious,tribute
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Daniel Brick 04 November 2016

Is Fedor a sailor who crosses vast oceans in a small boat all by himself? // In any case, I like how you focus on the spiritual dimension of his sea voyage rather than its physical details. Instead of being an athletic stunt, his voyage is an act of faith that nature's God will be his guide and not abandon him when hostile elements threaten. In this sense, his courage is really trust in God. I love the title which goes to the heart of the poem's religious meaning.

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