Teresinha

The first one came to me
Like someone coming from the florist
I brought a stuffed animal
I brought an amethyst brooch
Tell me about your travels
And the advantages he had
He showed me his watch
He called me queen

Found me so unarmed
That touched my heart
But he didn't deny me anything
And, frightened, I said: No

The second one came to me
Like someone coming from the bar
I brought a liter of brandy
So bitter to swallow
He asked about my past
And smelled my food
Rummaged through my drawer
He called me lost

Found me so unarmed
That scratched my heart
But he didn't give me anything
And, frightened, I said: Hand

The third one came to me
Like someone who arrives out of nowhere
He didn't bring me anything
He didn't ask anything either
I barely know what his name is
But I understand what he wants
He lay down on my bed
And call me woman

It was arriving stealthily
And before I said no
He settled in like a squatter
Inside my heart