Bulat Shalvovich Okudzhava Prayer ( Russian and English dual text)

Bulat Okudzhava Francois Villons prayer Translated by Alec Vagapov While the world is still turning, and while the daylight is broad, Oh Lord, pray, please give everyone what he or she hasnt got. Give the timid a horse to ride, give the wise a bright head, Give the fortunate money and about me dont forget. While the world is still turning, Lord, You are omnipotent, Let those striving for power wield it to their heart s content. Give a break to the generous, at least for a day or two, Pray, give Cain repentance, and remember me, too. I know You are almighty, and I believe You are wise Like a soldier killed in a battle believes hes in paradise. Like every eared creature believes, oh, my Lord, in You, Like we believe, doing something, not knowing what we do. Oh Lord, oh my sweet Lord, my blue eyed Lord, Youre good While the world is still turning, wondering, why it should, While it has got sufficient fire and time, as You see, Gi