In the aquarium
Thrown to the shore
Together with the fragments
Of the wrecked ship,
Carelessly swim tiny fish…
They swim quietly,
Without emotion –
Don’t pine for the seas,
Don’t crave for the ocean…
23.04.1978
Translated from Georgian
Janri Gogeshvili
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