Para Una Imaginaria María Del Carmen

Maria Del Carmen should have been born
In the slopes, right here, twenty-something years ago.
Maria Del Carmen walks through the park
And all eyes tug at her dress.

Maria Del Carmen stirs up the afternoon
Of the small town that watches her pass by.
Maria Del Carmen, the newcomer
Quickly realizes how much you're missed.

Maria Del Carmen is surrounded by the noises
Coming from the English tandem at the mill.
Maria Del Carmen, her hair and skin
Surely smell like residual honey.

Maria Del Carmen, so clean and so free,
Clean from being a virgin, free from prejudices.
Maria Del Carmen, your commitment is total
Because mysteries drive you crazy.

Maria Del Carmen can talk
About the economy and her eyes are wide.
Maria Del Carmen looks at the ring
On my right hand and smiles slowly.

Maria Del Carmen doesn't think about rags,
Or ribbons, or bows, or old dolls.
Maria Del Carmen forgets about boyfriends,
The homeland is the one knocking on her door at night.

Maria Del Carmen knows the church,
She knows where it is, but doesn't visit.
Maria Del Carmen is amazed by everything,
But if they look at her, she doesn't lower her gaze.

Maria Del Carmen, even though I haven't seen you,
I could paint you in all your details.
Maria Del Carmen, it will be inevitable
That one day I'll run into you on the street.

Maria Del Carmen, if I happen to find you,
I'll surely have to love you and love you and love you.