XXIV

You spoke upon a sudden words like these

Towering above me in the crimson room

To anger stung by some word said too soon:

Aman terriblemente en mi país!

Terriblemente aman en mi país!

Cold sensuality’s not there the boon

We crave; instead, the force, fury of noon

Which like flame purifies impurities.

The whirlwinds gulfed me from your passion’s height