Maakri is a subdistrict (Estonian: asum) in the district of Kesklinn (Midtown), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 979 (As of 1 January 2014). In the last decade Maakri has developed into the main business centre of Tallinn. Many high-rise buildings have been built into the area during this period.
The beginning of Tartu road, SEB headquarters on the left.
The beginning of Tartu road, SEB headquarters on the left.
Church of St. John's almshouse from the 17th century.
Church of St. John's almshouse from the 17th century.
Coordinates: 59°25′57.78″N 24°45′35.24″E / 59.4327167°N 24.7597889°E / 59.4327167; 24.7597889
(Clarke / Hicks / Nash)
Days of yellow saffron.
Nights with purple skies.
Melting in the sunbeams
from my maker's eyes.
Mountain-colored lilac
in the distant haze.
I would like to lie here,
timing all my days
Move past my window,
sunshine is shimmering
jack-o-lanterns glimmering,
giant moths are flickering around.
See, the moon is hiding
underneath the sea.
Pretty soon he'll venture
to take a look at me.
So I humbly stand here
beneath his golden glow.
Doesn't he remind me
of somebody I know?
I must be leaving,
back to reality.
Don't you just pity me?
I could so easily stay here.