Gabriela Mistral
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Two Poems by Gabriela Mistral translated by Ariel Riveros Pavez
Verses Everything builds up in my mouththe persistent taste of tears:the daily feasts, songsand even prayer. I have no other service,after the silence of loving you,this hard service of tears,that you left. Eyes shutwith hot tears!Everything turns to prayerfrom my… Continue reading
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Three Poems by Gabriela Mistral translated by Ariel Riveros Pavez
Softness When I sing to you, evil ends on Earth: all is sweet in your temples: the ravine, the thorns.. When I sing to you, my cruelty fades: they’re soft like your eyelids, the lioness and the jackal! Suavidades Cuando… Continue reading