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