nothing
quite so refreshing
as an ice cold glass
of water
when facing
the dawn
water
this thirst
no matter
how much
water
I drink
my throat
cries out
for more
this thirst
this thirst
will not
be quenched
Light and Water by Juan Ramon Jimenez
The light above–golden,orange, green
among the vague clouds.
Ah, trees without leaves,
roots in water,
branches in light!
Underneath, the water–green, orange, golden
among the vague mist.
Among the vague mist, among the vague clouds,
light and water; what magic they vanish!
translated by Dennis Maloney