Subtle Dream

Today, I’m sharing the fourth poem from Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, titled “Sueño Sutil”.

Sueño Sutil

¡Oh que sueño aquél de la noche aquella,
te apreté en mis brazos y calmé mis penas!

Soñé con tus besos, tus labios de fuego,
Tus dientes de perlas y tus ojos negros.

Soñé que te abrazaba en un eterno lazo,
Con dulces caricias, con un amor santo;

Pero al despertar del sueño tan grato,
Aunque aún sufría, fue menor mi llanto.

¡Oh que sueño aquél de la noche aquella,
Te apreté en mis brazos y calmé mis penas!
Subtle Dream

Oh, what a dream from that night,
I held you in my arms and eased my sorrows!

I dreamed of your kisses, your lips of fire,
Your teeth like pearls and your black eyes.

I dreamed of embracing you in an eternal bond,
With sweet caresses, with a sacred love;

But upon awakening from such a delightful dream,
Though I still suffered, my tears were fewer.

Oh, what a dream from that night,
I held you in my arms and eased my sorrows!

Translated by Edward Ortiz and Liza Rodríguez
Previous Poems:
1. Young Love
2. To Jelly
3. Message of Love

About the Author:

Pedro Rodríguez Miranda was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on 22 February 1930. He completed his primary and secondary education in Puerto Rico before moving to New York City to attend college when the Korean War started. He joined the Marine Corps and served four years, completing his enlistment and receiving an honorable discharge. After his service, he returned to New York City and attended college, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he worked for the city until 1965 when he returned to Puerto Rico. He worked as a high school teacher in Aguadilla and completed his second Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez.

24 thoughts on “Subtle Dream”

  2. You’re grandfather was quite prolific and so in love which is so heartwarming. See it runs in the family, Edward. I know there’s a poet in there waiting to be released.

    Dreams and sharing the heart are gifts for the soul.
    Love these lines.
    “But upon awakening from such a delightful dream,
    Though I still suffered, my tears were fewer.”

    😉❣️💓

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