Vals de amor (o Pichón de amor)
Alfredo Zitarrosa
Love Waltz (or Love Pigeon)
(Waltz)
Love, love pigeon
you left the nest alone and cold
flying away to love
another love that gave more warmth
if you're not coming back,
learn to love
and know who,
paper heart.
Love with how much love
can you feel well loved
oh love, poor love,
cruel pain of loving without compassion
delicate like a wound
that takes life away,
your love commits suicide,
that's why forgets me.
Love, my love didn't want to love
anyone but you
because your warmth made me feel good
although it gave me pain
today that time has passed
I feel you around,
loving you was better
than holding a grudge.
Love, what hot flower
red and still forever
you left beating on my forehead,
bird that sings
sun that rises,
fear that doesn't scare,
melodious plant,
humble and tender love,
eternal forgetfulness,
bonfire burning in the winter.
(The versification and punctuation are by Alfredo Zitarrosa.)
