POEM BY KOSTAS KARYOTAKIS
PRECURSOR
You took your eyes and walked away
no one remembers where you’ve gone
and you wonder where your last tear
may fall and who will accept it
ah, the weight of such struggle overpowers you
and you seek support stretching your arm
you stop awhile whirling around, you hide your face
in your hands, then you restart.
How you can carry on, oh sister soul, seeking forgiveness
giving back love for each of your wounds?
And how you can carry on since all your paths
have been shut over the earth?
Look, the self-deception of the world dances around you
lips lock and offerings are raised up high and laugh
you die and from the start, as if you’ve gone already —
everyone forgets of you.
I salute you! You’ve experienced life only in your dreams
for this you deserve a suitable end, beautiful soul
your apotheosis has arrived and it becomes
your first and last joy.
Manolis 