I hide under my skin my sorrow as a tattoo
As if my body had taken all the tears
coming from the clouds hostage.
I carry in my voice the love that I feel for you
Like a mother reassuring her child.
Wherever you are, it will resonate.
But remember me,
Remember my laughter, my moments of joy.
Take them up there with you if you go away.
My love drawn in ink under your skin will protect you.
I keep on my heart
Death as a tattoo.
Even if my fears
Taught me their language,
I would cherish that strange heritage.
I keep in my hands
Each of your smiles
For the mornings
When I can no longer read
In the light
What my destiny says.
But remember me,
Remember my laughter, my moments of joy.
Take them up there with you if you go away.
My love drawn in ink under your skin will protect you.