Glenda Stewart-Langley


Of Mountains and Marriage

Like a marriage,
a mountain is born of fire and energy

It spends its lifetime changing

It brings out the best
in those who understand its structure
who cherish its spirit
who respect it

And it is no place to lose your nerve.

Scaling a mountain
is best done as a team
made up of people who know
that speaking is often unnecessary
but laughter is always essential

Like climbing a mountain
marriage is fun and hard
maddening and exhilarating

And something that you will succeed at
if you remember to lean on each other,
and keep on trying,
one step at a time.



Glenda Stewart-Langley
De montañas y parejas

Cual bodas
Nacen montañas en fuego y energía

Su vida transcurre en flujo cambiante

Lo mejor les acarrea
A quienes comprenden su manera
Adoran su alma
La respetan

No hay sitio para cobardías

Escalar montañas
En grupo se realiza mejor
Lo logran quienes saben que
Hablar es innecesario
Mas reír, siempre esencial

Como escalar montañas
El matrimonio es divertido y áspero
Irrita y regocija.

Algo que cumplen
Si recuerdan apoyarse
Y seguir tratando
Un peldaño a la vez.



Dr. Rafael Lara-Martinez, traductor


Copyright © 2009 Glenda Stewart-Langley

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