An
Aztec's Lament
anonymous
During the Spanish conquests of Mexico the Aztec culture was almost
completely decemated.
But, shortly after the seizure of Tenochtitlan, the Spanish collected
many Aztec books which they
translated into Spanish. This passage was later translated
into English, though the power
of it was never lost.....
Flowers and Songs
of Sorrow
Nothing but flowers and songs of sorrow
are left in Mexico and Tlatelolco,
where once we saw warriors and wise men.
We know it is true
that we must perish,
for we are mortal men.
You, the Giver of Life,
you have ordained it.
We wander here and there
in our desolate poverty.
We are mortal men.
We have seen bloodshed and pain
where once we saw beauty and valor.
We are crushed to the ground;
we lie in ruins.
There is nothing but grief and suffering
in Mexico and Tlatelolco,
where once we saw beauty and valor.
Have you grown weary of your servants?
Are you angry with your servants,
O Giver of Life?
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