Chronology of the Pleasures
About one month or two ago, on walking
as we are accustomed to almost every day,
my wife and I, at dusk,
when passing by a well-known bridge,
we noticed, not without some sorrow,
that there was a family living under it.
At a corner they had cleaned on the riverbank,
they were living their day-to-day life.
We were filed with sadness, certainly
they were homeless, or at least, temporarily,
having as a roof that lower part of the bridge.
Yesterday, again walking, we perceived
that there was something different,
a few more people, in addition to the family
we were used to seeing.
A couple of bonfires lit better the area,
they seemed to feel very comfortable,
laughing and happy, we even heard
something like a clink of glasses.
My wife was surprised, did not understand,
but suddenly, I did, and told her:
there is no doubt, they are having guests today
and are having fun.
Then, we became aware that, really, since a while,
we have not enjoyed much the same that pleasure.
(Published in Sky Island Journal, May 16 2022)
Bionote
Edilson Afonso Ferreira, 81, is a Brazilian poet who writes in English rather than Portuguese. Has launched two Poetry Books, “Lonely Sailor” and “Joie de Vivre”; has about 360 different publications in selected international Literary Journals. He began writing at the age of 67, after he retired from a bank, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. He is always updating his works at his personal blog www.edilsonmeloferreira.com.
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