Яворский Роман - Баллада о тапочке и таракане
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Under the bed, in the semi-darkness, in silence
There lived a slipper, almost alone
And inside, using it as a cunning plan
A red-haired
A nimble cockroach settled in
The slipper was both home and protection
Warmed the mustachioed one with its warmth
Their friendship was so hidden
Everything seemed to them like a wonderful, sweet dream

Oh-oh-oh, the slipper and the cockroach
A strange, but cheerful plan
Together day and together night
Driving all problems away
Oh-oh-oh, their friendship was strong
But fate let them down

The cockroach told funny stories
How he chased a crumb across the table
The slipper listened, gently shaking its old suede
And gave him the silence of the night
They were not afraid of either rain or snowstorm
It was dry and warm under their soles
So they found each other
To all adversity and In spite of enemies

Oh-oh-oh, the slipper and the cockroach
A strange but cheerful plan
Together day and night
Driving all problems away
Oh-oh-oh, their friendship was strong
But fate let them down

But one morning, angry and unsociable
A man with his huge hand
Grabbed the slipper, their faithful home, so dear
And he disturbed their comfort and peace
A sharp swing, a blow, and silence fell
The cockroach's footprint on the parquet floor cooled
Slipper cried that he hadn't done it, thinking
That he had unwittingly destroyed his friend

Oh-oh-oh, the slipper and the cockroach
A strange and sad plan
Their day and night ended
Couldn't help the trouble
Oh-oh-oh, their friendship was strong
Died so sadly