Soneto da Separação [English translation]

Suddenly the laughter turned into

The quiet, haze-white crying

And foam was made from the attached mouths

And astonishment was made out of the flattened hands

Suddenly the wind came out of stillness

Which from the eyes blew out the last flame

And from the passion came the longing

And from the still moment there was drama

Suddenly, and no more than suddenly

The lover turned himself sad

And who was happy became sad

Who once was a close friend, now is away

What once was life is now a wandering adventure

Suddenly, and no more than suddenly