ibshambat2004
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I am a Russian-American poet with a long history of writing. I came to America from Russian when I was 12; finished University of Virginia at age 18; worked in a variety of capacities; and translated a vast body of Russian poetry into English (https://sites.google.com/site/ibshambat). My poetry can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/ilyashambatpoetry.

Joined: November 2024 Last seen: 3 months ago

Submitted Poems 76 total

Wife Beater's Paradise Based on Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio As I walk down the hallways of the family court I look at liberty and realize that there's none left Because they've been lying and blasting so long That even judges think that women's minds are gone But... – *by Ilya Shambat*	7 Views added 4 months ago	Rating
I Like Big Macs (to the tune of "I Like Big Butts" by Sir Mix-A-Lot) I like Big Macs and I can not lie You other brothers can't deny You go to McDonalds looking slender You're not not gonna stay that way forever You get fat And that's just tough Now you... – *by Ilya Shambat*	0 Views added 4 months ago	Rating
Deniers (to the tune of "Russians" by Sting) In America and Australia there's a growing hysteria Comparing those who see global warming threat To the North Koreans and the Soviets. Mr. Inhofe said scientists lied to you, I don't subscribe to that point of view It's such an ignorant thing... – *by Ilya Shambat*	0 Views added 4 months ago	Rating
To Lilian On 17th Birthday My fabulous little darling! My wonderful little girl! Your father loves you More than anything in the world. You are supremely lovely And wise beyond your years; You are sweet and kindly And loved everywhere; You are more mature Than... – *by Ilya Shambat*	0 Views added 4 months ago	Rating
To My Mother You read me when I was little Taught me mathematics and art, And though I was angry and brittle You game to me from your heart You took me when I was homeless And nurtured me when I was ill And powered your loving purpose With kindness of... – *by Ilya Shambat*	4 Views added 4 months ago	Rating