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Dictionary definition: Akhmatova, Anna
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Akhmatova, Anna 1889–1966 Russian poet
1.
It was a time when only the dead smiled, happy in their peace.
Requiem
(1935–40)
2.
Stars of death stood over us,
and innocent Russia squirmed
under the bloody boots,
under the wheels of black Marias.
Requiem
(1935–40)
3.
They took you away at dawn,
I walked after you as though ...