Amnesty
Still alive is the man
who shot my father in Kiev
in the summer of 1938.
Probably, he has retired.
Lives now peacefully,
after quitting his regular job.
Even if that one is dead,
perhaps the man is still alive,
who, before the execution,
using thick wire,
tied my father’s hands
behind his back
He must be retired as well.
And if that one is dead too,
then perhaps the man is still alive
who tortured my father
during interrogations.
This one must have retired with very good benefits.
Perhaps the guard is still alive
who led my father to the place of execution.
If I wanted to,
I could return to my homeland.
I heard
that all these people
have forgiven me.