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Joaquín Carrasco Cofré, translated by Jessica Sequeira

Solitude

When I look in the mirror
I see my reflection
 
When I look in the mirror
I see what I am and am not
 
When I look in the mirror
I see the dark side of the sun
 
When I look in the mirror
I don’t see the radiance of shadow

 
When I look out the window
I see what I don’t have
 
When I look out the window
I see what I want and cannot
 
When I look out the window
I see what I need and envy
 
When I look out the door
I see my fear and longing
 
When I look out the door
I see my fear and longing
 
When I look out the door
I see what I must
but don’t dare.

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