Even the author himself
Enters the plan.
He is a listener and orator
Of others’ programs.

From the podium he will APPROVE
Or he will deny —
He will strengthen the idea
Or MUTILATE it.

Spoken over the abyss
With one’s back to it,
A step forward or back —
And we are Prometheuses.
Swans from ugly ducklings
Or the trophies of waterfalls —
We become characters
Of parables and ballads.