To earthly passions still devoted,
I know the truth - one day I'll see,
How from dark to light will go
Black Angel, crying: vain all be.
But naive and timid, simple- minded,
And beautiful, like a blessing piece,
White Angel follows him, denying:
The hope exists, only believe.

Lyudmila Purgina

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