Before the Dawn

Portrait of Federico Garcia Lorca
Federico Garcia Lorca 1898–1936

But like love the archers are blind

Upon the green night, the piercing saetas leave traces of warm lily.

The keel of the moon breaks through purple clouds and their quivers fill with dew.

Ay, but like love the archers are blind!

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