The decision Poem by Manolis Anagnostakis

Are you for or against?
At least answer with a yes or with a no.
You have thought about the problem
I believe of course it has tortured you
Everything tortures in life
Children women insects
Harmful plants lost hours
Difficult passions rotten teeth
Average films. And this tortured you of course.
So speak with authority then. At least with yes or no.
To you belongs the decision.
We are not asking you anymore to stop
The things you occupy yourself with, to interrupt your life
Your beloved newspapers; the discussions
At the barbershop; your Sundays at the stadium.
One word only. So let's go:
Are you for or against?
Think about it well. I will wait.

Translated by: Eva Johanos