TWO-FACED MASK a poem by Adriana Scanferla

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Behind the first feature
blood is filtered mixed with sweat
a consequence of the effort
over a mouth twisted by an eager grin
hangs an indignant forehead.

The other mask is sweet and passionate
sharing and merciful in God
one who has learned suffering and absence
Sweet kisses lavished on tender flesh
in the fragments of instants
stolen from life’s cares.

Translated by:
Ute Margaret Saine & Scanferla Adriana

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