Gábor Devecsery: Exchange of Roles (Szerepcsere)

Honey-scent of linden
pouring through the window;
idyllic memories of
past breakfasts riddle
the presence of summer.
Enough’s left for winter:
honey on the table,
turn around the picture:
above - happy phantom -
linden-scent of honey
scents the present summer.

Translated by: Maria Bencsath