Coquí (a poem in english)

[IvanXLIV]

Hello all,

I haven't posted in a while, mostly due to unexpected RL situations... but my Muse is still actively inspiring me. A pleasant daydream is the source of the following piece; I hope you'll enjoy it.

Coquí

Strolling in the verdant forest the other day in search of a cool
Spot to relax, through waves of sweltering heat and humidity
I followed the meandering path down toward the azure pool
Concealed in the bower therein, where a cheerful croak greated me…
 
    There a small coquí awaited, its large, liquid black eyes peering
    At me intently, its pale brown skin glistening under the sun;
    I must have been dreaming, for it said to me: “Your love is waiting
    Yonder, señor, on the other side of the charco.” Then it spun
 
And dove in the cerulean waters, its batracian shape soon
Disappearing from view; looking up, I spied on the other shore
A vision most endearing… you were there, bright as the sun at noon,
The wet curves of your naked body impossible to ignore…
 
    I undressed and entered the cool, refreshing water, swimming fast
    Toward you, silently thanking that little frog, a spirit guide
    Ostensibly sent to lead my oneiric self to yours, at last
    Reunited in a shared dreamscape where our true feelings abide.


    

Cheers,

Ivan