The small man

Builds cages for everyone

He

Knows.

While the Sage,

Who has to duck her head

When the moon is low,

Keeps dropping keys all night long,

For the

Beautiful

Rowdy

Prisoners.

Poetry by Hafiz (with edits by Selena Sage)

Note: Translation edits by Selena Sage:

  • “sage” capitalized to “Sage”
  • “his head” changed to “her head” ;)

Photo source: typewriter (keys)