There is nothing more beautiful than the green
of palms after a long journey
through the desert, fresh water
and a shelter from the sun
But the people
watch you, it's all boredom
trapped between thick walls
(Everything better than the streets
that stink of cattle and shit
The flies lick your eyes)
There is nothing more beautiful than the colours
of silk and gems on the body
of a handsome woman, pearls and perfume
in her clothes, between her breasts
so that the people
watch you and your husband
spoils you with desire
grapes and sweet cakes
It is a lovely dream
that it will not pass