Joyful Woman in a Floral Dreamscape

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A vibrant, colorful painting of a woman with long, flowing hair wearing a straw hat adorned with flowers. She smiles joyfully, surrounded by a swirl of vivid colors and blooms.

Attila József: Plant My Garden

Plant my garden, nurture the seeds,
Rise with the sun, uproot the weeds,
Care for none to fill my hours,
only my anointed flowers.

My anointed flowers will be
Lovers who ask nothing of me,
and if they grow into nettle,
I’ll still cherish every petal.

Smoke my pipe, toast with elation,
safeguard my good reputation,
safe from danger, safe from harm, when
I plant myself in my garden.

This we all need, indeed we do,
from east to west, let us pursue — 
if this world must come to an end,
from its grave let flowers ascend.
/1925 april/