Thursday, February 22

stubborn desire

I turn you out of doors
tenant desire

You pay no rent
I turn you out of doors
all my best rooms are yours
the brain and heart

                                depart
I turn you out of doors

switch off the lights
throw water on the fire
I turn you out of doors

stubborn desire

-- Alain Chartier
Translated by Edward Lucie-Smith

Alain Chartier