Ivan Kupala Day

by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Sunday 7th July 2013 4:36 pm

Jumping over the fire
On Ivan Kupala Day,
You’ll know who is a liar
On traditional Slavic holiday.

It’s the most unearthly and enigmatic.
And it is certainly Slavic and fantastic!
Mysteries it is with fascinating rituals,
The most poetic holiday has a lot of charms..

Fortune-telling, 
Searching for the magic flower
We feel the smelling
Of the forever lasting power.

In old times 
This holiday had different styles
And John the Baptist
Was the real altruist.

Hvala to Ivan Kupala!
Hvala! Hvala! Hvala!
Mama, vodka, drama…
Guava… and go to hawala.

Larisa Rzhepishevska (Odessa, Ukraine)
The 7th of July, 2013