C.K Meditates on the Morality of the Peasants

Dark and very strong
he is one of the best mules
in the sugar mills of Ephesus.

But his face is blemished
his mouth has never had teeth
his penis is small
and he’s a virgin.

Nevertheless he’s in love,
- it’s true -
with two of the most beautiful girls in Corinth
even if they also reject and run from him.

Thirsty for pleasure
- he’s more afraid of giving than receiving –
every weekend
he dreams of yielding to someone
- human or beast -
but when he’s about
to say the big yes
he remembers
that his mother
is awake waiting
no matter what time it is
for him to come home.

His mother and his grandparents
will make sure he arrives
intact
in front and behind
at the very gates
of paradise.

Elusive gods,
allow
this horrible boy
to find out, at least once
what his flesh was meant for
in this world!
Give “Piggy” a chance
on earth!

Traslated from Spanish by Rowena Hill