This collection contains touching short poems in Chechen with a full Russian translation beneath each quatrain. Each poem is addressed to a young woman and conveys feelings through simple imagery. This collection is perfect for a postcard, inspiration, and learning the sounds of the language.
Moonlight
I look at you like moonlight. I love you, my world whispers. I call you like a dear song. I am with you, you are always in my heart.
First look
I saw you, and my heart began to sing. I remembered you like the first sight. I told myself, you are my light. I live in you, I am connected to you.
Silence
In the silence I hear your breath. I am close to you, I hold your hand. I know the way, I follow you. I am quietly with you, I am your warmth.
Dawn
So vu h'un, vu ts'nan yar. So zuda vu, so khet dal. So ve la, u'm khan tsu. So vu goch, so nokh tsa. You are my dawn, my bright sunrise. I meet you, my heart responds. I take your gaze, like the first ray. I go to you, and the night goes away.
Whisper
So xyo yal, wu g1az wah. So woo dar, so itching xha. So wu sakh, so gela wu. With woo yo, with cheese woo. Your whisper is sweet like spring rain. I listen to him and my soul sings. I love your silence and laughter. I keep my smile, I take care of it.
Promise
So vu bakъ, so vu yala. So vu dу, so yo dala. So vu marg, so vu keran. So vu tsunа, so vu sog1an. I gave you my word, I keep it. I am by your side, I move forward. I keep my promise in my heart. I am always by your side, I am yours forever.
Song of the Heart
So woo gul, so woo sadiyna. So woo la, so woo khaza. So woo zul, so woo nef. So woo sa, so woo bakhala. I sing of you, you are my song. I hold you, you are my light. I will never tire of singing about love. I keep you like a treasure.
Wind
The wind brings your image to me. I love you, I hold a dream. I am with you, and the day is bright. I am with you, and the world is full.
Night sky
So vu du'la, kh'o la khila. So zuda vu, so ve tsa. So vu tsun, so yag la. So vu vekha, so sedavu. The night sky and your image are nearby. I love you, my heart is burning. I ask the stars for your happiness. I think about you, I am not alone.
Flower
So owl g1a, vu mo tsunan. So owl hila, so lah dal. So owl yo, so owl mayal. So owl khet, so owl bahan. You are a flower in my hands. I love your delicate scent. I cherish your laughter, I am with you. I give you my heart and warmth.
Instant
So vu tsunan, vu vela. So zuda vu, so yo vakh. So vu so, so vu mar. So vu khet, so vu bakha. A moment with you is an eternity for me. I cherish my gaze, I tremble. I am with you, and the world is different. I love you, you are my home.
Warmth of hands
The warmth of your hands warms me. I hold you, I am happy. I am next to you, and the darkness goes away. I live for you, I love you.
String
So woo zuda, so yo khon. So woo lal, so woo sala. So woo khyo, so woo mir. So ve lakh, so woo bang. Your love is like a tender string. I listen to it, and my soul sings. I love you, you are my world. I keep this thread in my heart.
Road
So ve tsa, so vu khyo. So vu g1al, so lira vu. So vu du, so vu san. So vu khet, so vu bakhal. The road leads me to you. I see your light on the way. I walk boldly, knowing your home. I carry your name in my heart.
Sunset
The sunset brings thoughts of you. I love you, and my heart burns. I cherish our night and dawn. I am with you, and the world is bright.