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Paseo Solitario

An English-Spanish bilingual poem

By Seema PatelPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
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I went on a paseo solitario in my barrio,

I picked gardenia flores,

I was treated with canciones of pinzones.

I admired the neighbors' rosas.

Stood under sicómoro.

I saw árboles turn to siluetas.

I watched atardecer to the oeste.

Listened to the sonido of grillo.

and watched magnolia against the luna.

I saw a conejo nibbling in the césped.

I saw the farola flickering.

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I enjoyed my soledad, and got dopamine kick,

 I felt sano, and thanked my rodillas.

 I came back casa, with a corazon feliz.

English translation:

I went on a solitary walk in my neighborhood. I picked gardenia flowers.

 I was treated to the songs of finches. I admired the neighbors' roses. I stood beneath the sycamore tree. I watched the trees turn into silhouettes.

 I watched the sunset in the west. I listened to the sound of crickets and saw the magnolia glowing against the moon.

I spotted a rabbit nibbling on the grass. I saw the streetlamp flickering. I enjoyed my solitude and felt a wave of dopamine. I felt healthy and thanked my knees. I came back home with a happy heart. 

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Seema Patel

I am Seema. I contribute to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, Amazon KDP, Vocal Media.

I write on nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, social issues.

My art shop: https://artsforhealinggifts.etsy.com

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    Written by Seema Patel