THE WORLD'S BEAUTY IS DEFORMED

I understand women who for a little fumbling
of unfelt affection endure the violence.
Three of the most charming human beings I have known
were butchers.


BONE TO BONE
homage to Vasko Popa

Apart from everyone
I listen to the crows
And admire the blood-red
Japanese Quince flowers in April

The long-tailed dancer
With Cyrillic teeth is laughing
While I practise howling

Which is poetry

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