The heliotrope pushes its red and white head between the flagstones of the forum, red geraniums spill their blood over what were houses, temples, and public squares.

• 天芥菜把它红白相间的小脑袋挤进集会场的石板缝里，红色的天竺葵把它们的鲜血洒在曾经的房屋、庙宇和广场上。