Luz
Una profunda nostalgia me persigue,
la idea de usted
llena de ternura con fervor
me endulza la boca
como si usted fuera miel.
Un extremo anhelo me acoge,
el deseo por usted
es violento y urgente
pues me enciende por dentro
como si usted fuera fuego.
Un sentimiento ardiente me inunda,
este cariño por usted
radiante y luminoso
me infunde de claridad
como si usted fuera luz.
Todo usted me desasosiega.
Marlene Woods
Light
A profound longing pursues me,
the thought of you
is tender, but fervent
sweetening my mouth
as if you were honey.
A deep yearning overtakes me,
the want of you
is vicious and urgent
heating up my inside
as if you were fire.
An ardent sentiment inundates me,
this affection for you
radiant and luminous
infuses me with clarity
as if you were light.
All of you disquiets me.
Marlene Woods
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