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“Claws” by C. K. Williams 🇺🇸 (4 Nov 1936 – 20 Sep 2015)
from the Sanskrit of Mayura
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The claws of the mighty nation dabble the gore-pools
and wallow the muddy flesh of the horrible enemy.
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Human mouthfuls plucked like reeds. Hearts, plucked.
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The claws dancing in the torn chest like herons.
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May the mighty nation protect you!