Stone Desert. (Großstadt.) by Karl Farr


Where people live
under rocks,
like ants.  

Nightreveller -
glowing like glowworms
gleam.
All ready.  

Cars
sneak
like animals
drove not far.


In der die Menschen wie
unter Felsstücken leben,
Ameisen gleich.

Nachtschwärmer –
wie Glühwürmchen glimmen
all zeit bereit.

Autos –
wie Raubtiere herum schleichend
fahren nicht weit.






Karl Farr was born on July 5th, 1954, in Leer, Germany. He has worked in Social Development in Emden, Germany. His writing has appeared in German and British publications, both in print and online.