The Girl in the Green

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The girl in the green (ode to AR).

Inside, justice, come with me.

Outside, grass, look at him; he wants to weep.

On the green, he goes to sleep.

He said it just for him.

I will say it to honor her.

Don’t sleep, darling. Watch the night. It will light up soon.

You will be home soon.

You will be safe soon.

Hold the metal steady.

Watch the night, please.

Watch the sky.

Squeeze your fingers tight.

Here comes the sound.

Go take the plunge.

We love you here.

The night awaits, the sky is red.

The morning comes, the sun will rise.

But watch the night,

It will end soon.

Put your face to the grass and

Leave your sword close.

Point it to where we should follow

And we will be along.

Tell me her name.

I will relay that it was her who lit the sky

The night your sword pointed to the hill

Where the moon was dark and the chill froze your dreams.

Under a tree darling, on the green.

That’s where we find him each time we read about him.

That’s where your place is.

Next to the history of the beauty of words.

That’s where you should be.

Now sleep alone only for a second,

For soon we’ll come and you will be prose,

And unforgettable you will become, my rose,
With us.  

©2012 Cassandra Huidobro