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Carlos Bedoya

THE MUSIC OF LOVE

The noise of death
here
in this desolate bar
*
where serenity reigns
after a number of
free samples
of schizophrenic syrup
you can only bow
at the bottom of your prayer
today you are invited to sing
the music of love
as usual
in a paper cup

*Malcolm Lowry

LA MÚSICA DEL AMOR

LA MÚSICA DEL AMOR

El ruido de la muerte
aquí
en este bar desolado*
donde la serenidad
tras unas cuantas
muestras gratis
de jarabe esquizofrénico
solo puede inclinarse
a los pies de tu plegaria
os convida hoy a cantar
la música del amor
como siempre
en vaso desechable

*Malcolm Lowry
Close

THE MUSIC OF LOVE

The noise of death
here
in this desolate bar
*
where serenity reigns
after a number of
free samples
of schizophrenic syrup
you can only bow
at the bottom of your prayer
today you are invited to sing
the music of love
as usual
in a paper cup

*Malcolm Lowry

THE MUSIC OF LOVE

The noise of death
here
in this desolate bar
*
where serenity reigns
after a number of
free samples
of schizophrenic syrup
you can only bow
at the bottom of your prayer
today you are invited to sing
the music of love
as usual
in a paper cup

*Malcolm Lowry
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