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Friday, 18 April 2025

Gentleman of the Night - Claudia Torres

Shy caresses
all over my skin,
scent of cinnamon,
of guava.

In my tangled hair
there dreams
the dry stroke
of a tender hand.

Gentleman of the night,
love for a day,
lemon tree in blossom,
unpollinated orchid.

You went away,
and it was killing me.

Claudia Torres (born 1951) Honduras
Translated by Dave Bonta
Source: Via Negativa
 
Gentleman of the Night and Love for a Day are the literal translations of flowers that are common in the author’s native country of Honduras: Cestrum nocturnum and Portulaca grandiflora

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