Ladrillo

There in the Penitentiary
Brick cries for his sorrow,
serving an unjust sentence
even though he killed in self-defense.

The judges sentenced him
without understanding that Brick
was always good and simple,
hardworking like an ox.

Brick is in jail...
the neighborhood misses him.
His sweet serenades
are no longer heard.

The kids no longer have
their beloved friend,
who always gave them
some coins as he passed by.

On Thursdays and Sundays
you see an old lady
carrying a little package
to the one who is imprisoned.

Upon her return, the old lady
the kids ask:
-Brick, when are you getting out?
-Only God knows...

The day he was sealing his commitment
with a dance,
a troublemaker bothered
the one who was his love.

Risking his life,
in a criollo duel, Brick
buried his knife
breaking her heart.