This is called "Song", and it has an epigraph.
It goes "Georgi Glouchkov, the first Eastern European
to go directly to the NBA, averaged 4.9 points
and 3.3 rebounds in one season.
He said, 'I have done nothing for which I should be beaten
or hanged.' " So, "Song".
"Nor should the small sword be used against Georgi.
He shouldn't be bludgeoned or cross bowed.
Let the kukri be kept far from his flesh.
Let him remain both fingered and toed.
A punji steak?
Pump gun?
really too much, as is an incendiary bomb.
Rain peace on Georgi.
These days are so dark.
Om shantih, God bless, salaam."