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Testament by Taras Shevchenko

Taras Shevchenko was a Ukrainian artist and poet.  Testament is one my favourite poems, written by Shevchenko in the 1840s.  It reminds me of my heritage, and my beloved grandfather, whom I missed dearly, the first two lines especially… When … Continue reading

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