translation by Patty Crane
Three Stanzas
I
The knight and his lady
were petrified but happy
on a flying coffin lid
outside of time.
II
Jesus held up a coin
with Tiberius in profile
a profile without love
the power in circulation.
III
A dripping sword
obliterates memories.
The ground is rusting
trumpets and sheaths.
Contributor’s notes: Tomas Tranströmer
Contributor’s notes: Patty Crane
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