There are no boring people in this world.
Each fate is like the history of a planet.


When people die, they do not die alone.
They die along with their first kiss,
first combat
They take away their first day in the snow

-Yevgeny Yevtushenko, “People”
translated by Boris Dralyuk
#everynightapoem #poetry #translation

@chowleen I had the great privilege to see Yevgeny perform his epic poem Babi Yar and other works when I was a sophomore studying 1st year Russian in college. The words were beyond my ability, but his passion was unforgettable. It was a valuable lesson. Devoid of comprehension, the human voice carries meaning that is universal - a vocal concerto of vowels, consonants, and emotion.
@chowleen Here's a link to Yevgeny's performance in 2011 on YouTube with musical intro by Shostakovich inspired by Babi Yar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJEGrgdGzPE
Yevgeny Yevtushenko Recites Babi Yar

YouTube