I Have Already Emptied Myself.

When they come to take us, stab them between the eyes
Do not take your hands from around mine
Make a fist with the other and punch spines like guilt
Spit (them or) kiss them like a grandmother
Howl open-mouthed, terror- and love-filled
And when they come to take us
To cut our hair and ask for your penance
Come from inside of us, say with me loud and trembling
But loud and clear:
I have already emptied myself

- Anis Mojgani