This poem's last six lines repeat its first six, which mention "a crystal willow, a poplar of water" and "a course of a river that turns, moves on/ doubles back, and comes full circle".
This poem states that "there at the bottom the eyes of a girl drowned a thousandyears ago" show "glance of the aged mother". The narrator of this poem discussesmaking plans "with Phyllis, who had two dimples in her cheeks where sparrows cameto drink the light". The middle of this poem evokes (+) historical events, describingtwo people making love during the 1937 siege of Madrid and noting "the numbered steps of Lincoln as he left/ for the theater" and (*) "Madero's gaze/ that no one returned: why are they killing me?" This poem's last six lines repeat its first six, which mention "a crystal willow, a poplar of water" and "a course of a river that turns, moves on/ doubles back, and comes full circle". For ten points, name this 584-line poem based on the Aztec calendar written by Octavio Paz.
This poem states that "there at the bottom the eyes of a girl drowned a thousandyears ago" show "glance of the aged mother".
Sunstone (or Piedra de Sol)