maria negroni/ tr. anne twitty

two perspectives
foreground:
exhibitionism and reticence
persian carpets, swords of damocles, intonations, epigraphs,
little windmills, candelabra

like one who indulges in hints the better to guard a secret        
            (“in hell everything is distinct” Mishima)

background:
woman in white robe. in silence. rhythmic or mechanical movement
of hands and feet. eyes blank.

Maria Negroni, LA JAULA BAJO EL TRAPO/CAGE UNDER COVER