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I am the flaming rose of the sunset I am the blushing green of the ocean I am the searing sheen of the sand. I am the cool, dark green of the leaves. I am the rustic brown of the crumbling dirt. I am the smooth color of human skin. I am Cuba. |
Copyright ©2022 Ashi Shadow - 12/6/22 on the beauty of Cuba (though I've never been there or even seen a video).
Inspired by the English translation of Guantanamera at Genius.com
https://genius.com/Genius-english-translations-guantanamera-english-translation-lyrics
The poem is one big synecdoche.
considered changing sheen to shine