It's not the long

sharp knife

in the teeth of the sun

that keeps me from

touching its fat face

but that syrupy grin

that might stick to me

saying sorry

but this is what

light is like

Paul Sohar (NJ)  is the author of six books of translations, including Dancing Embers (Twisted Spoon Press, 2002). His work has appeared in Chelsea, Kenyon Review, Rattle, and elsewhere.