Te Espero Descansar

I wish you respite now, and why,

because the breeze and I dance cheek-to-cheek,

And I feel selfish for hogging the best partner.

I wish you a moment’s rest,

so that you can hear for yourself

all the stories the leaves are whispering—

I don’t think I would quote them right,

though I try to remember.

Los besos del sol?

Be not jealous—I am starting a collection

so that I may embrace you with their golden limbs,

and all the light contained therein.

I wish you respite now so that I may give you

the soft kisses the grass
planted on my rosy cheek.