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В твоей улыбке Алия есть что-то посланное с неба…

Aliya Mustafina in Tuesday's floor final.  Courtesy RGF


My friend Dr Vladimir Zaglada has composed this tribute to champion Aliya Mustafina, the most decorated female gymnast at this Olympic Games.

В твоей улыбке Алия есть что-то посланное с неба,
В ней страсть и радость бытия, и упоение Победой.
Победа – это жизнь твоя, и к ней у
веренно шагая,
Пусть будет даже серебро… и бронза – тоже неплохая!

Твои глаза – твоя краса! Она дана тебе от Бога
И кровь твоя и плоть твоя не позволяют быть убогой
Ты – закаляешься как сталь: в победах или в пораженьях
И, выдавая интервью, всегда точна ты в выраженьях

Не кто-нибудь, а только – ты, уверена была в Победу
Ведь ты решила для себя: «За серебром я не поеду!»
Тебе всего семнадцать лет, и я вернусь опять к улыбке:
Она – удачи твой билет, доставшийся не по ошибке!
 
 

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  1. No clue what that is saying but that's sweet.

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