Caution

                             by Marin Sorescu

I dressed an armor

Made of stones that have remained

After water passed over them.

I put a pair of glasses

In the back of head,

So I can see only

With the mind

Last.

I protected
Hands, feet, thoughts
Leaving no vacancy
That can be achieved of caresses,
Or of poisons.
Even heart of breast

I covered it with a carapace

Of the turtle

That  lived 800 years..

When all was ready
I replied gently:
"- I love you, too.

Transalate by Ramona Biro