THROUGH  MY  HEART

When you came

you brought Love into my heart;

When you left,

you took happiness away with your eyes.

(Beirut, 26.4.1981)

GYPSY SONG

Why were you scared when you made me not afraid

and, if you wanted to come, why did you remain?

Why did you give me dreams and the illusion of being loved

if now, when I wake up, I am sad and lonely?

Why did you allow me to love you like this

if now I am left only with your memories?

(Marquês de Valença, 1.9.1981)