Before the Birth of One of Her Children
July 5, 2023Eyam
July 5, 2023He Was Lucky
The old man
leaves his house, carries books.
A German soldier snatches his books
flings them in the mud.
The old man picks them up,
the soldier hits him in the face.
The old man falls,
the soldier kicks him and walks away.
The old man
lies in mud and blood.
Under him he feels
the books.
Anna Swirszczynska
Anna Swirszczynska (1909-1984) was a Polish poet whose work was deeply influenced by her experiences during World War II. Her poetry often explored themes of love, death, and survival. Some of her famous works include "Building the Barricade" and "Happy as a Dog's Tail."