*
You’re reading a romance of Merlin,
old magician. Shut it. In
your soul sprout all the charms,
the loveliest dreams, all those you
cherish, butterfly too:
impeccable splendor. No need
of wand. Desire’s enough.
Born is a world all yours.
Just by whispering your word,
the briefest: miracle blooms.
(Translated by Justin Vitiello)