Through the soft sand
That the sea licks
Its small footprint
It does not return again
A lonely path
Of sorrow and silence it came
To the deep water
A lonely path
From mute sorrows it came
To the foam.
God knows what anguish
It accompanied you
What old pains
Your voice was silent
To lie down
Lulled in the song
Of the sea shells
The song that sings
At the dark bottom of the sea
br/>The conch.
You are leaving Alfonsina
With your loneliness
What new poems
Did you go looking for?
An ancient voice
From wind and salt
It breaks your soul
And it is carrying it
And you go there
As in dreams
Asleep, Alfonsina
Dressed as a sea.
Five little mermaids
They will take you
Through paths of algae
And coral
And phosphorescent
Sea horses will do
br/>A round at your side
And the inhabitants
Of the water they are going to play
Soon at your side.
Lower the lamp for me
A little more
Let me sleep
Nurse, in peace
And if he calls
Don't tell him I'm here
Tell him that Alfonsina is not coming back
And if he calls
Never tell him I'm here
Say I'm gone.
You're leaving Alfonsina
With your loneliness
What? new poems
Did you go looking?
An ancient voice
Of wind and salt
It breaks your soul
And it is taking it away
And you leave towards there
As in dreams
Asleep, Alfonsina
Dressed as a sea.