Commentary and analysis of Aziz Mountassir 's poem:

Carlos Alberto Huamán Arellano 

This poem is a profound and emotional reflection on mortality, the transience of life, and the importance of living each moment with intensity and passion.

The structure of the poem is very effective, as it unfolds in a logical and emotional manner, taking the reader through a series of reflections and emotions that culminate in a profound and moving conclusion.

The first stanza sets the tone of the poem. It highlights the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The image of the "footprints fading in the sand" and the "autumn leaves in restless flight" is especially evocative and suggests the idea that everything we do and create is ephemeral and can disappear at any moment.

The second stanza elaborates on this idea, highlighting the futility of our efforts to leave a lasting legacy. The image of the “names carved in stone so high” that they can be torn down by time is especially powerful and suggests the idea that even our greatest achievements can be ephemeral.

The third stanza is especially poignant, as it highlights the inevitability of death and the transience of life. The image of the “running rivers” and “rising mountains” that can be torn down by the “reaper’s hand” is especially evocative and suggests the idea that everything we live and experience is ephemeral and can disappear at any moment.

The fourth stanza is a call to action, highlighting the importance of living each moment with intensity and passion. The image of “love with open arms” and “embracing pain” is especially powerful and suggests the idea that we should accept and embrace all of life’s experiences, both good and bad.

The Bottom Line:

The poem is especially poignant as it highlights the idea that although our bodies may die, our souls and legacies can live forever in the hearts of those who love us.

In short, this poem is a profound and emotional reflection on mortality, the transience of life, and the importance of living each moment with intensity and passion. The translation is excellent and manages to convey the essence and emotion of the original clearly and accurately.

Sincerely,

Carlos Alberto

Aziz Mountassir Morocco 

No Matter How Long We Live, We Will Leave

No matter how long we walk this land,

Like footprints fading from the sand,

Like autumn leaves in restless flight,

We drift away into the night.

We carve our names in stone so tall,

Yet time will crumble every wall.

We write our songs, we light the sky,

But echoes fade, and stars must die.

The rivers run, the mountains stand,

Yet none escape the reaper’s hand.

A silent whisper, cold and deep,

Calls every soul into its sleep.

We chase the dawn with burning hearts,

Yet know that all must fall apart.

The hands we hold, the lips we kiss,

Will one day turn to dust like this.

So let us love with open arms,

Embrace the pain, the fleeting charms.

Let laughter rise, let sorrow sing,

For every moment is a king.

No gold nor crown can change our fate,

The hour is set, the time won’t wait.

Yet in the hearts of those who grieve,

A part of us will never leave.