Written in San Jose, Costa Rica, 09/30/98

(Original Spanish)

"El Tiempo"

mi vida,
colmada de anos,
entregada gratuitamente,
como sin valor alguno,
ha ganado valor en la generosidad
el tiempo quiere escribir tu nombre
sobre tu vida
solamente tienes deletrear

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(English Translation)

"Time"

my life,
filled with years
given away freely
as if not precious
became precious
because of the genorosity
time wants to write your name
across your life
all you have to do is spell it