Today, in our ongoing series of poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we feature his thirteenth poem, "Legend of the Flamboyant.” This will be the last poem from his "Young Love” series before moving on to his "Love Poems in Old Age." Before proceeding with the poem, I want to define some words found … Continue reading Legend of the Flamboyant →

Today, in our ongoing series of poems by Pedro (Pellín) Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we feature his twelfth poem, "To the Colón Park of Aguadilla," written in December 1947. I’m adding a picture of the park so you can get a sense of the place and imagine what the poet saw and experienced. Parque Colón … Continue reading To the Colón Park of Aguadilla →

Continuing our series featuring poems by Pedro (Pellín) Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his eleventh poem titled “Letter to My Wife,” written on July 15, 1952, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Carta A Mi EsposaEsposa del Alma:Vivo esperando que lleguen tus cariciasA revivir este amor que sufre y muere,A darle vida … Continue reading Letter to My Wife →

In our series featuring the poetry of Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, today I’m presenting his tenth poem, "You Arrived.” LlegasteHe vagado por el mundo, miserableVíctima del amor, desesperado;He llorado en la cruz de la impacienciaLa vil traición del ser que había adorado.Pero llegaste tú, te había esperado,Diosa de la bonda y el amor dulce;Y … Continue reading You Arrived →

In our ongoing series spotlighting poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his eighth poem titled “Sad Christmas". Triste NavidadNavidad…Noche blanca cual fantasma que envenena,Noche triste, nivéa noche…Lúgubres cantos de las almas sin goces,Almas que encierran muy profundoMil reproches…Soledad… Ausencia…Cual lentas cataratas invernales,Las lágrimas se asoman a los ojos de mi alma,Que … Continue reading Sad Christmas →

Continuing with our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his seventh poem titled “Nostalgia”. NostalgiaEn mis sueños yo veo tierras extrañas,No sé de qué país ni de qué patria.¿Será que mi destino tal vez deparaQue pase mi existencia fuera de casa?¿O será que nunca ya, Volveré a pisar mis … Continue reading Nostalgia →

I'm thrilled to continue our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I'm excited to share his sixth poem titled "That is Love". Eso es AmorDulce emoción en lo profundo del almaque siente cuando ama el soñadorUn no sé qué al ver a la adorada;Eso es amor.Si te turbas al hablar con … Continue reading That is Love →

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, … Continue reading Subtle Dream →