Terciopelo negro
Isabel Parra
Black Velvet
(The text is based on verses from Santos Vega, 19th century.)
In black velvet
guambrita and... I bring curtains
to mourn my chest
guambrita and... if you forget me.
If you forget me,
white lily,
if the lily is white
guambrita and... you are brunette.
To the Samaritan
guambrita and... you resembled.
I asked you for a glass of water,
guambrita and... you didn't give it to me.
You denied it to me,
dear one.
If you deny me water
guambrita and... I lose my life.
