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Ana Paula Inácio

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Miracles happen

Miracles happen
at odd hours
and I’m never at home
when the postman comes by.
Today the first flower blossomed
and I said it’s a sign.
I look around: I’m alone
I carry this shadow.

Miracles happen

Os milagres acontecem
a horas incertas
e nunca estou em casa
quando o carteiro passa.
Hoje, abriu a primeira flor
e eu disse é um sinal.
Olho em volta: estou só
trago esta sombra comigo.

Ana Paula Inácio

(Portugal, 1966)

Ana Paula Inácio was born in Oporto and currently lives on the island of Terceira, in the Azores, where she teaches philosophy. She has thus far published two books of poetry, both in the year 2000, as well as a book of short stories. Other poems have appeared in magazines and anthologies. On first reading her poetry appears to be an inexpressive account of banal, everyday events in mostly rura...

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Miracles happen

Miracles happen
at odd hours
and I’m never at home
when the postman comes by.
Today the first flower blossomed
and I said it’s a sign.
I look around: I’m alone
I carry this shadow.

Miracles happen

Miracles happen
at odd hours
and I’m never at home
when the postman comes by.
Today the first flower blossomed
and I said it’s a sign.
I look around: I’m alone
I carry this shadow.