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Lise Mayne's avatar

I loved this too, so much. I agree that the translators should be credited. I love the rhythm of this poem, the pathos and the haunting, colourful imagery. It brought tears to my eyes. That for me is a good poem!

Joseph Hutchison's avatar

Fantastic poem by a great poet. Only please stop leaving the translators out of your sourcing! This one is by Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard.

James Snyder's avatar

Magical, weaving images throughout, the last line.

Seems to me voicing regret: ‘I’ve kept a rein on my life’ a negative—the epiphany.

Gary Michael Dault's avatar

Brilliant, woefully underread Sefaris!