The Stolen Branch

[Eva Libre]

„Almond Blossom“ (1890) by Vincent van Gogh

 "The Stolen Branch"

 In the night we shall go in

 to steal

 a flowering branch.

 We shall climb over the wall

 in the darkness of the alien garden,

 two shadows in the shadow.

 Winter is not yet gone,

 and the apple tree appears

 suddenly changed

 into a cascade of fragrant stars.

 In the night we shall go in

 up to its trembling firmament,

 and your little hands and mine

 will steal the stars.

 And silently,

 to our house,

 in the night and the shadow,

 with your steps will enter

 perfume's silent step

 and with starry feet

 the clear body of spring.

 - Pablo Neruda