essência não cabe nos olhos nem desliza entre a boca e as palavras. tu, todas as manhãs, desfazendo a penumbra devagar, prometendo que regressarás, tu és a essência e eu sonho que sim
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the essence does not fit in the eyes nor does it slide between the mouth and the words. you, every morning, undoing the twilight slowly, promising that you will return, you are the essence and I dream you are
(Translated by Bernarda Esteves)