Леонид Каганов - Стихи из дневника.

В «М-видео», в «Ашане» и в «ИКЕЕ»,
в больших торговых центрах, в мелких лавках —
скупают гречку, мебель, батареи,
и всюду дефицит, и всюду давка.

А мне наличных денег не хватает
разжиться в магазинах чем-то ценным,
и я хожу кататься на трамвае —
пока ещё проезд по старым ценам.

Framework here needs some little fixes,
You will find them out soon, I bet,
Like, there's no whitewash still on the ceiling,
As the ceiling isn't there yet.

Walls are done, so there's no need to touch them,
Those wallpapers are of pure gold.
We have spent so much on this already!
Project is loss-making, truth be told.

But wallpaper's wet without the ceiling,
So as parquet lying on the lawn.
By the way, punch holes for the windows,
And a door. Or better two, spot on.

Doors we'll make of ply wood, that's a given,
Window frames from Rome are on their way.
Let's start puching now, — as for the sizing,
Once they're in, we'll measure the same day.

Oh, before you start, the walls need lifting,
Current floor should actually be third.
Add two more below, and if it's fitting,
A garage won't definitely hurt.

Plus there should be eight or so above it…
But for now, we're short of time,
So instead of building, can just paint them,
So they look like ready — that's no crime.

Let's ensure the house lasts forever,
Though at present shaky as a leaf.
Digging foundation might be clever,
Add all those ideas to a brief.

Roof exists, though on a different building,
No idea how can be applied.
We are very, very short of time now,
And the budget is extremely tight.

Money will be paid. But now right now.
House first, and it should have no glitch.
Going forward, there'll be new contracts
Which will make us truly filthy rich.

So it's an exciting little challenge
Not too simple, but immensely sweet:
Not a barn, nor cabin, nor a cottage,
But a high-rise on a city street!

Need someone swift-handed, stress resistant,
No ball scratching, always on the run.
So: programmer wanted (could be distant),
And by Thursday it should all be done.