Sergei Yesenin

The Snow Is Whirling Lively and Strong

The Snow Is Whirling Lively and Strong - meaning Summary

Joy Lost in Motion

The poem presents a winter scene of driving snow and a lively three‑horse sleigh; its brisk motion frames the speaker’s private unease. Young riders pass by and the speaker wonders where personal happiness and joy have gone, suggesting loss or missed opportunity. The recurring image of the sleigh and storm emphasizes life’s rush and the speaker’s sense of being left behind while others move rapidly onward.

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The snow is whirling lively and strong, A three horse sleigh is dashing along. Some young ones are in the sleigh. Oh Boy! Where is my happiness? Where is my joy? All has slipped by through the storm in this way, - Dashing like mad in a three horse sleigh.

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