Alma Vencida

I've tried in vain, I left my little nest
Of warm caresses, of holy dreams
To live the sacred and blessed longing
That my mind dreamed of on silver nights

There lies my soul, stained by shadows
My life sinks into such deep pain
That not even a star in the sky
Lights up the nights of my heart

Today, dark traces cross my forehead
Left in their wake by the serpent of evil
And here my hair, with threads so white
Are signs that scream the bitter truth

The hours of joy have run away
Leaving in my chest their icy chill
The deep emptiness, so sad and so dark
That love leaves behind when it goes

And I, who admired your sweet affection
When I gave my life to other arms
Today my soul is so full of sorrow
That I can’t want anything anymore

I’m just a bundle of sad memories
Weeping for the lost splendor of yesterday
You see, beloved, I can only offer you
A defeated soul with no dreams or faith

Today, dark traces cross my forehead
Left in their wake by the temples of evil
And here my hair, with threads so white
Are signs that scream the bitter truth