Miloš Crnjanski - Lullaby

When the forest dies

colorful stars shall remain above it.

Wherever you go, with yourself you'll only carry

your bitter heart.


The cold wind of soul, don't be ashamed of me

there is no such thing as a soul;

or a law or honor, 

only the naked body remains powerful over pain. 


Everything I've ever loved

died screaming my name

while I stood helpless.


Lose your clothes.

In this entire starry night

the only thing that remains happy over the pain

is in your naked body.

Sadness allows us to do everything.



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