The Craftsmen Of The Little Box

Portrait of Vasko Popa
Vasko Popa 1922–1991

Don't open the little box Heaven's hat will fall out of her

Don't close her for any reason She'll bite the trouser-leg of eternity

Don't drop her on the earth The sun's eggs will break inside her

Don't throw her in the air Earth's bones will break inside her

Don't hold her in your hands The dough of the stars will go sour inside her

What are you doing for God's sake Don't let her get out of your sight

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