Among the guests I went up in a black coat.
I shook hands. I, smiling, I knew:
clock strikes. I will do signs.
understand, I saw someone…
you draw near. Sozhmesh hurt me a hand,
You'll say: "Throw. You excite laughter ".
But I understand - voice, the sound,
What are you afraid of me more than anyone else…
I scream, helpless and pale,
Aimlessly I look back around itself.
Then - ochnus door with copper handle.
I see all… and weak smile.
18 December 1903
