Yuval Gil´ad

*[Human Nature]

Human Nature

On motorcycles in the Gaza Envelope

At dawn,

Shootings of joy

To be something that slaughters

Like in the movies.

The sun laughs

Above burning fields.

How easy it is to shoot

Especially while driving

Among the landscapes of a hearty kibbutz

Waking up.

The sun reveals everything,

Beautiful light

For a snuff video,

Here human life

On both sides of the border

Is worth less than thorns,

Human life an amusement

In the hands of tyrants.

 

 

 

Translated to English by Shachar Mor

About the Author

Yuval Gilad (b. 1971), poet, editor and critic. Published five books of poetry.