Brazilian Woman
Brazilian woman, you never hide. You always sing in a loud voice letting every
one
know that the world is still alive.
You dance Samba among the zombies, scorching them with sparks from the fire
of
your soul and infecting them with the will to live again. The world would be gray
without you.
Brazilian woman, with giant steps you forge a trail of joy and fill everyone you
touch
with hope. The sun is your companion and the moon your lover. Your skin is
black
and white. From your veins flows a current of seawater. The seagulls eat from
your
hands and the glow of the beach surrenders before your eyes. No matter where
you go, you take sand in your feet.
Brazilian woman, when you voice our names, they turn into song. Our
appearance
is more becoming at your side. You warm our hearts when you tell us that we are
all stars, and that we only have to look at the night to find ourselves.
Brazilian woman, never hide, always sing in a loud voice.
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