the space between us is about as wide as a whisper
non[ramble]sense 6
Author: Bỉm
Published on: 9/21/2015 5:00:30 PM

recalling a dream the night of 3/14/2008

mouth curved up in a smile
a human body lies across the iron bed
raise up the left hand
while the right hand has shed its skin, bones detached, meat stripped

continue to watch the mysterious being
helps me to peel the skin, detach bones, strip meat
I exhale
rest
inhale
rest
exhale

eyes aslant
eyes aslant
aslant
tongue not out

he works smoothly
it takes 7 minutes and 30 seconds
I lie silent
watching the figure
watching my two hands

the removal is complete
there is no blood
there is no mess
I don’t cry, don’t smile
close eyes

open eyes

eyes flicker
eyes flicker
flicker eyes

sit silently
wait for morning
prepare my brain for the work of a new day!

=> if not then die from hunger, or go following the beggars for alms

translated by Jack James Huỳnh

 
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