Russia-Ukraine-War
41st Day
written by: Lali Tsipi Michaeli
translated by: Oded Peled
Russian soldier rapes a Ukrainian girl
And another soldier.
And one more.
And the latter says:
When you grow up, remember
Who we are, the Russians.
Her parents are
Already just mere bodies.
She is a new orphan.
The blood is liquid and hot red.
They were shot in front of her eyes.
She’s seen it all,
Heard it all,
Tasted everything
With screaming mouth.
But now
There is no father and no mother
To the world too.
And yes, she will definitely remember
Who are the Russians.
Michaeli is the nonconformist of Israeli poetry, daring to shout what others were ashamed to think, became a symbol of rebellion and anti-establishment. Even now, when she learns foreign languages, is invited to participate in international poetry festivals all over the world and wins international awards, she refuses to screw with the Israeli mainstream. She maintains her status as a solo poet. The Israeli political poems "Mr. Prime Minister" (2009) and "Democracy" (2016) alongside universal poems like "Paint me ablaze" and "Every time we make love" show the layers of her poetry. The intra-poetic, personal, interpersonal and human dialogue is the how and what of her writing. This is an attempt to build bridges in impossible places.
"The poetry of Lali Michaeli once again proves that excellent poetry can also be sexy and innovative." - Dory Manor
"The poetry of Lali Michaeli once again proves that excellent poetry can also be sexy and innovative." - Dory Manor
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