russian for beginners

Even if you study the russian language for years
Very beautiful though she is
Gracious and glorious her musicalities
Exuding warmth in icy mysteriousness
Nurturing your spirit towards fantastical visions
In time she will prove a harsh mistress
Alas

The russian language will seduce you like a poem
As though you are the one she has waited for
Right until the moment she called you home
And if you are true to her
She may thrill you sometimes
Only to withdraw her favour at a whim
Virtue is poor reward for this
Alas