I wrote a poem - GIrasol

This poem was a gift for St. Valentine's Day (2010) for my wife, Ela.

Girasol is an original work, but was largely influenced by Cultivo una rosa blanca by the Cuban poet José Martí. Note the similar rhyme scheme (ABBA) and imagery. However, whereas the white rose of Martí could represent the amicable nature of the poet towards friends and adversaries alike, the sunflower of Girasol represents a very significant bond that I share with my wife. See if you can guess what (who?) it is!

Girasol

Siembro una semillita

en tierra conocida,

y en aquella que la cuida,

pongo mi fe infinita.

Ella brilla en cumplir su rol,

da a luz a un plantín perfecto.

Le damos amor y afecto;
cultivamos un girasol.

Sunflower

I plant a little seed

in familiar ground,
and in the one who cares for it,
I put my infinite faith.

She shines as she fulfills her role,

she bears a perfect seedling.

We give love and affection;

we cultivate a sunflower.