Imaginary messages

“Come and meet us in Retiro.
The sun is high and bright.
February’s lost its grip.
Come and meet us in the park.”

 

“Hombre.
Estoy infermo.
I’m sick.
Your fiebre has brought me down.
My eyes and body ache.
My ears ring.
I can’t bring myself
to play guitar or read a book.
This fantasy hasn’t the strength
to leave the house.”