The Rainbow
To Olga
Blue as the sea's depth

when it is tranquil
Green as the countryside
in the raining season
Orange as the sunset
in autumn
Violet as a crimson reflection
over the blue ocean
Magenta as the bougainvilleas

that adorn our gardens
Ochre as the erosive earth
of the plains
Brown as the humid earth
of the fertile tropic
Pink as conjunction
of sun and moon
Grey as a morning without sun

on a rainy day
Yellow as a tender sun
on a spring day
White as the color
of the full moon
Black as night
without moon and without stars
Red as fire
that consumes everything

- Rufino Tamayo