by Michail Lermontov br br I've created other world in mind br And other images have dropped into existence. br I tried together them with chain to tie, br To give them shape and also appearance, br But haven't named; and under sudden storm br The creatures fall to ruins all! .. br br So before the idle mob br With balalaika is a singer sitting br In shadow of trees; he's easy from br Either of benefit or any self-interest! .. br br He utters suddenly a sound loud, br Praying to maiden, nice by heart and beautiful, - br Then sound breaks the strings, and farther br You'll hear only beginning tune, br And never anybody sing the end or other! ..