Yesterday I was free to think, I was free to
stroll, I was free to laugh.
Yesterday I went to work, I had my lunch, I hugged my
friends, and watched a movie in my safe home.
Yesterday I called my mom, had my dinner,
and slept through the night.
Today I saw the sun, I enjoyed my first meal,
and arrived to work.
Today I saw terror, I saw death, I saw evil.
Today I lost my friends, my smile, and my security.
Today I watched the Towers fall, the planes crash, and people die.
Today I hugged my friends, called my mom, and did not sleep.
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde