Poetry | Haiku | Portuguese
Saudade

Lying on the floor
Cool tiles soothe my aching head
Sweet tea lifts my heart
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A feeling of melancholy or sadness mixed with hope is expressed by the Portuguese word Saudade. A similar feeling is expressed by the Japanese word Natsukashii.
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