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Wednesday 24 July 2024

I sprinkle libations - Byambyn Rinchen

I sprinkle libations on the black banner,
Beat the bullhide drum in loud manner.
Among the crowd, the drum in black
Shall be the signal of our attack.
Cut the Manchu like a gate,
Rush in as a pincer, celebrate.
I give offering to the tall standard,
Pound the drum among the gathered;
At that signal, without tarry,
Impale the enemy and make merry.

from: The Letter of Betrayal

Byambyn Rinchen [Rinchen Bimbayev] (1905 – 1977) Mongolia
Translated by Narantsogt “Natso” Baatarkhuu

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