[THE ONE WHO HAS NOT GONE]

the one who has not gone
deep into his night
has not descended
into the abyss
what does he know of the look
turned back on itself
confrontation with the self
the torments it brings with it
what does he know
of the bitterness of the fight
the bottomless distress
the pangs of agony
what does he know
of that which is born
of consenting
to death

Structure

16 lines · 4 stanzas