I know this romance is dead
I cannot seem to bury it just yet
I keep reflecting back to when it was alive and full of life
Trying to figure out what were the symptoms
And if treating it with life supporting equipment
Would it have lengthened
When all the vital signs are gone
The caring, caressing and love thoughts in action
It's a true sign that artificial simulation
Will not keep this romance a main attraction
When something is artificial and simulated
No one really gets any satisfaction
When a conversation becomes
Too few words
When a hello becomes
A whisper
When a touch becomes
As light as a feather
When a stare becomes
Only a glance
It's a true sign the romance
Does not stand a chance
Bury it, and bury it deep
It's truly the death of a romance
Because the hearts no longer beat
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde