The Capital Perished

Ivan Vazov



The capital perished. Centuries-old towers
Fell down after heavy fight’
Palaces fell down and miraculous sanctuaries,
Were hit by the terrible destiny!
Trapezitza lies in smokes and stinking ruins;
A fire flood stormed through Tsarevetz,
TheYantra river coils along terrible cadavers
Turnovo turned into a grave.