I do help, I give
money, which does not pay off --
but balances us.
Ik help, ik geef geld,	Ich helfe mit Geld,
dat niet iets aflost, maar ons --	das nichts ablöst, sondern uns --
in evenwicht brengt.	ins Gleichgewicht bringt.

Poem H4055
Amsterdam, 2023-08-19
(work in progress) a part-text: attempts to explain the white stare to myself - attempt 3 (Antjie Krog) - 2022
Poem "(work in progress) 'n meerstemmige teks: pogings om die wit staar aan myself te verduidelik - poging 3" (collection "Plunder" ["Pillage"])
Collection: Known
Keyword: Mankind 
Tribute to: Krog, Antjie