Petr Borkovec

1970 / Czech Republic

Lupins

I touch you with a hand
in which I have no feeling.
Lupins break out on the slope.
We go to sleep.
Their hungry throats. Give them something.
Toss it? Or on the palm to the mouths?
Mr Gem scales the bank. The scent of hay.
Mrs Worthing left earlier in the morning.

Translated into English by Justin Quinn
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