Para los que vinieron antes
For those who came before
Whose tears have formed rivers
Whose blood has burned and ignited my passions
Whose bodies have returned to embrace Mother Earth
Releasing their spirits to God
Eternal flames lighting the sky
Pinning the night with their glory
Giving passage to the Sun to warm my soul
Oiga mis palabras,
Hear my words to know that I listen
Observa estas velas,
Observe these candles to know that I see
Siénteme el corazon,
Feel my heart to know that I love...
*Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead is November 1st & 2nd, not a morbid celebration but a reunion of family.
For those who came before
Whose tears have formed rivers
Whose blood has burned and ignited my passions
Whose bodies have returned to embrace Mother Earth
Releasing their spirits to God
Eternal flames lighting the sky
Pinning the night with their glory
Giving passage to the Sun to warm my soul
Oiga mis palabras,
Hear my words to know that I listen
Observa estas velas,
Observe these candles to know that I see
Siénteme el corazon,
Feel my heart to know that I love...
this holiday has always fascinated me. thank you for posting this prayer - I like it.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful as we all have people dear to us the we would love to reunite with.... Well I know I do.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely prayer and unique take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful prayer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful prayer and now I know it is a reuniting of family. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered what this holiday is about. Thank you for sharing..I cant wait till I can see my love ones again one day...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! I love that prayer.
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...a beautiful holiday with many wonderful traditions that I would love to learn more about...Thank you for this poem and this take on season:)
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful.
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