A Cold Cell

This is apparently an English rendering of a Russian

Convicts' prayer.

O Lord, save my sinful soul

From local punishment

From the far-away zone

From being frisked

From the tall fence

From the severe prosecutor

From the Devil or from the devil owner

From small rations

From dirty water

From steel handcuffs

From hidden obligations

A cold cell

And short haircuts

Save us from the death penalty

Amen

Amen

Amen