Tag Archives: USSR
The Martyrdom of Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich
He was gifted, he suffered, he made great music His most deeply felt pieces were sad, even tragic Yet, ironic, for his tormentors were tone deaf And those who knew could see through the façade A dangerous game to play … Continue reading
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Tagged Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich, Joseph Stalin, martyrdom, Russia, USSR
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Back in the USSR
Been away so long I hardly knew the place Gee, it’s good to be back home Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case Honey disconnect the phone I’m back in the USSR You don’t know how lucky you are, … Continue reading
The Pavellas Perspective 