I feel the sun

in the wrinkles of my hands

empty of light

the shadows are

on the fingers

rings sparkling

the morning.

Sinto o sol

nas rugas de minhas mãos

vazias de luz

as sombras são

nos dedos

anéis que refulgem

manhã.

by Armado TABORDA, in "PALAVRAS, MÚSICAS E BLASFÉMIAS QUE ENVELHEÇO NA CIDADE", Ulmeiro Editores,1996

(post 1st edition, 2015; 2nd edition, 2017; 3rd edition, 2021; 4th edition, 2024; 5th edition, 2026)