I HAVE THE SOUND AND BREADTH OF WATER

(translated by Brigitte Orešnik)

I stand on the opposite shore.

Between us are the sound and breadth of water.

I do not know what your shore is like.

I’m past wanting anything of yours.

I am here.

I have the sound and breadth of water,

some footprints in the sand,

a bird in the bushes,

a flower amidst the reeds,

and a call from somewhere.

I cannot recognize the voice.

The water is bustling.