not seen as a blessing?
God would not drown in this inhumanity.
God would not be silent at the sight of this carnage.
They cut you to pieces, shattered you,
They sacrificed you to their Holy Verses,
This land is a hangover of a drunken corpse, my flower.
Don’t tie your heart to this bubble, my flower.
You forbid us to go to school and work.
We don’t want your nightly faith remaking.
This city has become an upside down bowl!
The paths of our history have been turned into streams of blood.
If we must beg for air to breathe,
We don’t want your “Paradise”
Hello, Leila! The chopped tulip bed.
Hello, Leila! We owe you.
Stay to the end of this weary poem
with which to bind this deep wound.
Translated from English by Jānis Elsbergs.
What is your suggestion for a lively and energetic morning?
I would say to start the morning with a bath, listening to rhythmic music and breakfast, which definitely includes fresh fruit.
True, I don’t always follow these recommendations, and I believe that everyone can choose the most suitable morning rituals for themselves, taking into account their lifestyle, habits and wishes.
So – my advice doesn’t really matter – start the day as your heart desires!
Which three things would you take with you to Latvia that you think symbolize your country today?
