The Admirers Of The Little Box

Portrait of Vasko Popa
Vasko Popa 1922–1991

Sing little box

Don't let sleep overtake you The world's awake within you

In your four-sided emptiness We turn distance into nearness Forgetfulness into memory

Don't let your nails come loose

For the very first time We watch sights beyond this world Through your keyhole

Turn your key in our mouths Swallow words and numbers Out of your song

Don't let your lid fly open Your bottom drop

Sing little box

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