from Mr. Cogito Meditates on Suffering
By Zbigniew Herbert
All attempts to remove
the so-called cup of bitterness—
by reflection
frenzied actions on behalf of homeless cats
deep breathing
religion—
failed
one must consent
gently bend the head
not wring the hands
make use of the suffering gently moderately
like an artificial limb
without false shame
but also without unnecessary pride
...
~Translated by John and Bogdana Carpenter | Book
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