“Encogida a ratos y a saltos después Sangraron mi vida y a sangre maté. Sé que, ya paloma, pesado ciprés. O mata florida, lloré y más lloré. Ya probando sales, ya probando miel, Los ojos lloraron a más no poder. Da entonces lo mismo, que lo he visto bien, Ser rosa o espina, ser néctar o hiel. Así voy a curvas con mi mala sed Podando jardines de todo jaez.”
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Alfonsina Storni, born on May 29, 1892, and died on October 25, 1938, was an outstanding Argentine poet. Her poetry is characterized by its profound exploration of women's liberation and women's experiences, and is regarded as a pioneer of modern Argentine poetry. more
“There's beauty in every tree and every bush. Just take the time to look at'em.”
“Do you generally try to satisfy others or to please yourself?”