A DEATH ON TELEVISION

by Khe Iem
translated by Do Vinh

THE BLACK CAT

by Khe Iem
translated by J. Do Vinh

The black cat with my soul and a piece of
my rib, wakes up every morning not
washing its face, every morning not

ANGER

by Khe Iem, translated by DoVinh

speaking face to face
gesturing

pouring oil on fire

over

bearing

swallowing anger and throwing madness to the

depths

COFFEE

by Khe Iem, translated by DoVinh

set the oars
the empty ferry-boat
supposes such

metaphorical words
do not trifle with memory

irascible

it has come time to bury alive