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Bald Words

An evocative love poem by Eliza, about empty words of the lover, exclusively for Different Truths.

You had many plans –
all for later.

And she thought
that a miracle will happen.
You told her –
your bald words,
words like checks without cover.

She was sure
it would be just like you promised.
She never dared to ask:
when will it be new?
Yet you
did not have any plans.

You knew
that you will not make change in your life!

(Translated by Artur Komoter)

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Eliza Segiet
A Jagiellonian University graduate with a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Eliza Segiet completed postgraduate studies in Cultural Knowledge, Philosophy, Penal Fiscal and Economic Law, and Creative Writing at Jagiellonian University, as well as Film and Television Production in Łódź. Her published poetry collections include Love Affair with Oneself; (2103), Thought Mirages (2014), Clearances (2015), Cloudiness (2016) and Tandem (2017).

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