departure

We present this work in honor of the 25th anniversary of the poet’s death.

May Ayim
German
1960 – 1996

 

what should the last words be
fare-well see you again
sometime somewhere?
what should the last deeds be
a last letter a phone call
a soft song?
what should the last wish be
forgive me
forget me not
I love you?
what should the last thought be
thank you?
thank you

 

Translation by Dagmar Schultz

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