by Pablo Neruda (1904 - 1973)

Language: Spanish (Español) 
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Amor mio, en la hora
mas oscura desgrana
tu risa, y si de pronto
ves que mi sangre mancha
las piedras de la calle,
rie, porque tu risa
sera para mis manos
como una espada fresca.

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Composition:

    Set to music by Patricia Van Ness , "Amor mio", 1996, copyright © 1996, first performed 1999, stanza 4 [ soprano and guitar or harpsichord or piano ], from Tu Risa, no. 3
        Score: Patricia van Ness [external link]

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