The Enemies Of The Little Box

Portrait of Vasko Popa
Vasko Popa 1922–1991

Don't box down to the little box Which supposedly contains everything Your star and all other stars

Empty yourself In her emptiness

Take two nails out of her And give them to the owners To eat

Make a hold in her middle And stick on your clapper

Fill her with blueprints And the skin of her craftsmen And trample on her with both feet

Tie her to a cat's tail And chase the cat

Don't bow down to the little box If you do You'll never straighten yourself out again

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