Текст песни а. вертинский - тихонько любить

you stood in the theater, in the corner, backstage,
and behind you, ringing words,
hairdresser, prompter and actors with actresses
quietly scolded me.

someone hissed angrily: “young, but smart.
that's who knows how to drive. "
and then you said, “listen little one,
can I love you quietly? "

the concert is over. I remember the snow-white steppe.
at the station, your gentle bow.
you were especially tender that evening.
like an icon lamp for old icons.

and then - cities, steppe, roads, thawed patches.
I have forgotten what I would not like to forget.
and only the phrase remained: “listen, little one,
can I love you quietly? "

1916.