by Federico García Lorca (1898 - 1936)
Translation by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Here come the reapers
Language: English  after the Spanish (Español) 
Here come the reapers
In search of the grain
Reaping the hearts 
Of the women they claim.
Open your doors and your windows
You women that live in this town
The reaper asks for roses
To decorate his crown.

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This text was added to the website: 2003-10-19
Line count: 8
Word count: 39