in memory of lully

The Sea Forever at My Side

At my side in the shade of a tree,
at my side at the edge of a cliff,
at my side if the cord breaks
and I fall into the abyss.
At my side when I fall in love,
at my side when she scolds me,
at my side if we exchange kisses
and embrace each other happily.
At my side if I light a fire,
at my side if I am dying of cold,
at my side if, being in disgrace,
a friend forgets me.
At my side if I write a poem,
at my side if I cry or smile,
at my side, the sea is forever at my side,
sharing the bitter hours
and the hours of joy.

- Ernesto Diaz Rodriguez