Una tarde que ya nunca olvidarás
llega a tu casa y se sienta a la mesa.
Poco a poco tendrá un lugar en cada habitación,
en las paredes y los muebles estarán sus huellas,
destenderá tu cama y ahuecará la almohada.
Los libros de la biblioteca, precioso tejido de años,
se acomodarán a su gusto y semejanza,
cambiarán de lugar las fotos antiguas.
Otros ojos mirarán tus costumbres,
tu ir y venir entre paredes y abrazos
y serán distintos los ruidos cotidianos y los olores.
Cualquier tarde que ya nunca olvidarás
el que desbarató tu casa y habitó tus cosas
saldrá por la puerta sin decir adiós.
Deberás comenzar a hacer de nuevo la casa,
reacomodar los muebles, limpiar las paredes,
cambiar las cerraduras, romper retratos,
barrerlo todo y seguir viviendo.

(María Mercedes Carranza)

I have seen peace. I have seen pain,
Resting on the shoulders of your name.
Do you see the truth through all their lies?
Do you see the world through troubled eyes?
And if you want to talk about it anymore,
Lie here on the floor and cry on my shoulder,
I’m a friend.

I have seen birth. I have seen death.
Lived to see a lover’s final breath.
Do you see my guilt? Should I feel fright?
Is the fire of hesitation burning bright?
And if you want to talk about it once again,
On you I depend. I’ll cry on your shoulder.
You’re a friend.

You and I have lived through many things.
I’ll hold on to your heart.
I wouldn’t cry for anything,
But don’t go tearing your life apart.

I have seen fear. I have seen faith.
Seen the look of anger on your face.
And if you want to talk about what will be,
Come and sit with me, and cry on my shoulder,
I’m a friend.
And if you want to talk about it anymore,
Lie here on the floor and cry on my shoulder,
I’m a friend.