Julia Klimenova - A portrait

You have a face of a nun,
Of a saint.
Oh, let me paint you! -
I'm a sinner. Why
Trust appearances?
They lie.

You look so tired and kind.
You bear it all,
Yet uncomplaining. -
I'm learning to forgive,
But flesh is weak
Though hard I try.

I'll take the portrait. It won't
Disturb your peace
And nurture proud thoughts.-
Then you will take my soul,
And it belongs
To God. Good-bye.

Julia Klimenova

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