Give Me Back My Rags

Portrait of Vasko Popa
Vasko Popa 1922–1991

Just come to my mind My thoughts will scratch out your face

Just come into my sight My eyes will start snarling at you

Just open your mouth My silence will smash your jaws

Just remind me of you My remembering will paw up the ground under your feet

That's what it's come to between us

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