By the Cardón Canario

Walking early this morning,

The dew of last night's low cloud,

Drenching my feet,


In the distance,

A half mist settling over Teguise,

The gentle tethered pointers next door, thinking, bleary eyed.


I remembered yesterday,

When, because it was dark early,

We drank wine instead of tea,


And later we stood outside,

By the cardón canario, 

You and I, 

And as I watched you talking,


My heart melted,

Your stained lips,

Enfolding me in everything,

Everything that is you.


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