Fisherman in Aral Sea

Every day he puts to Aral Sea for fishing
On his old and creaky sailing boat.
At the low board foamy waves are beating.
The sun of desert is so bright and hot.

A fisherman loves fresh contrary breeze,
Blowing a decayed sail and getting cold.
He is calm enough and confident with
His heather pipe and very faded coat.

When he has good catch, he often buys
Tobacco, salt, red wine and white bread.
He wants to be lucky and he tries
To find a little school for his sweep-net.

copyright 2002 Michael Shcherba