Poetry at Sangam

Poetry at Sangam showcases poetry in English and translations as well as essays on poetics and news of new releases.

The Game by Alice Miller

Gave up the ghost for skin
in the game between
the deep blue sea’s devil and me. Even the waves

drowned. I went out
like a light, merrily merrily, rested in pieces.
Away from myself, I prised the Lord free.

They said you look like death, I said I am.

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