Then there appeared a lady beautiful-
and from the far reaches of my heart;
never had I been so consumed.
I gazed upon the figure of the goddess,
as she left me alone, in my beautiful imaginings.
And I knew, that from far beyond the heavens,
she had been bestowed the gift of breathtaking splendor.
I could only marvel in fascination-
at this, the gods mystical fancy work;
no less marvelous than the moon or the stars.
I gazed transfixed in longing and wonder,
at this exquisite woman from afar-
An elegant statue of feminine perfection;
painted by the angels,in bronze.
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
well done
Sandie