Then may the rude fist with whip around about in darkness reign.

But let each cherish faithfully for the future that blessed refrain;

Let all minds be united by the bond of our great endeavor,

And till time bids thee to action, gather your forces together;

All peoples free shall fraternize, the bonds of slaves will fall,

And our flag too, O brothers, will wave in the clear heights o’er all.

ONE MELODY

Petr Bezruč

Bad verse at times I write, I know,

I’m read but little luckily,