An image featuring a poem excerpt by Ivan Franko, translated by A. Z. Foreman, set against a prison cell design with red boxes containing white text. The poem describes a place of suffering and despair, and includes publication information for Ballast.

Contributor Features from ballast 3.2

Poetry leaves a mark.

Here’s from Ivan Franko’s “Opening of Prison Sonnets,” translated by A.Z. Foreman

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