On the day the world ends
A bee circles a clover,
A fisherman mends a glimmering net.
Happy porpoises jump in the sea,
By the rainspout young sparrows are playing
And the snake is gold-skinned as it should always be.
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THREE: jumping into the sea. This juxtaposition creates a sense of surrealism and emphasizes the unexpected nature of calamities. Terrible events that the poet personally witnessed and edited with metaphors, resulting in a feeling of surrealism.
TWO: Instead of dramatic signs such as lightning and thunder, everyday scenes unfold: bees circling clovers, fishermen mending nets and cheerful porpoises
ONE: Is a gripping exploration of the apocalypse, capturing the paradoxical nature of catastrophic events. The poem presents a world-ending scenario that defies expectations.
What a most beautiful translation by his son Anthony. The great poet has two sons, perhaps is this his eldest son, once again my Congratulations for the clever translation
CONGRATULATIONS on being chosen by Poem Hunter as The Modern Poem Of The Day! Hooray! TOP Marks for this wonderful poem, such an ease I can feel in this fascinating poem. Most deserving poem!
Congratulations on being chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Modern Poem Of The Day. Hoorray! TOP Marks!