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Kristina Lugn (Sweden, 1948)

Kristina Lugn (Sweden, 1948)

You will have a panoramic window
for child support.
The stars shall form your living room wallpaper
and Mozart will write the music.
You will have a home
that loves you.
You will have a sense of humour.
And the collected works of Strindberg.
And all my grandchildren.
My gift for you is that you will speak many languages
and tolerate all kinds of weather.
You will have your feet firmly on the ground
and vertiginous ceiling heights with ornaments.
You will have a life
that forgives you anything.
A bright mind you will have.
And strong feelings.
You will have fun.
All of this is written in your home owners insurance.
You will be left alone.
My sustenance is that you will never ever
give up hoping.
You will have a brave heart.
And an energetic mind.
And good judgement.
The one you trust
never lets go of your hand.
My Christmas gift for you is that if you fall
your fellow beings will be happy to catch you.
A friendly smile will accompany you throughout your entire journey.
A warrant of exemption I will send from my solitude.
You will not inheritate anything at all from me.
But you will have all the money.

Tranlated by Maria Kallin

Kristina Lugn was born in Sweden on November 14, 1948, and is one of the most appreciated and widely-read poets in her country. After her debut in 1972, she has written nine collections of poetry which mostly reflect the aspirations and feelings of subjugated women. She also writes theatrical works and her plays have been put on by the Swedish Royal Dramatic Theater and the Brunngatan 4 Theater. She has received the following awards: The Bellman National Award, the literary award from the Svenska Dagbladet newspaper, the Piraten award and the award granted by the Selma Lagerlöf Foundation. For the last 7 years she has been the artistic director and director of the Brunnsgatan 4 theater in the city of Stockholm. Her latest collection of poetry was recently translated into Spanish under the title ¡Adiós y buena suerte! (Goodbye, and Good Luck!)
Última actualización: 28/06/2018