“Bach’s singing of war faces…”

Bach’s

singing

of war faces.

Don’t ask

why there are

no birds.

Why the ground

is plowed with fear.

Why the air walls

are stained

with blood.

Here are the dreams,

sleeping in a cuddle

with a howl

of sirens.

translated by Nataliya Ogienko
admin

Share
Published by
admin

Recent Posts

Alexander Korotko’s “STUS” Is Now Available to Listen to in English on Storytel

Alexander Korotko’s narrative poem “STUS” continues its journey to an international audience — now in…

1 month ago

Dr. Gilsdorf on Alexander Korotko’s Poem “STUS”

As we discussed during my last visit, please find attached some thoughts about Mr. Korotko's…

2 months ago

“STUS”

2 months ago

Michael Pursglove on Alexander Korotko’s poem “STUS”

The life and tragic death of Vasyl Semyonovich Stus (1938–85) provides a stark reminder that…

3 months ago