Тьма ежей любого роста...
Porcupines of many sizes...

Тьма ежей любого роста
мне иголками грозила.
Я на дух надел наперсток.
Жмет, конечно. Но красиво.

1957
 
Porcupines of many sizes
threatened me with all their quills
On my soul I placed a thimble
True it's tight, but beautiful.

1957
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