Summary
The text poetically depicts the struggle of a street dog seeking water in a city square.
Abstract
"The Well" is a poignant piece of poetry that captures the life of a street dog in Mexico through vivid imagery. The dog, wandering over cobblestone floors of the main square, is surrounded by a cloud of flies, symbolizing the harsh reality of his existence. He approaches a puddle with the hope of quenching his thirst, only to find the water barely enough to cover his tongue. The dog's futile attempts to satisfy his thirst by licking the stone reflect the broader challenges of survival in an indifferent urban environment.
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A cloud of flies glides over a street dog Who wanders on the old cobblestone floor Of the main square
HE walks slow and crestfallen towards a puddle HE hopes he will quench his thirst with that black water With that nearly shriveled sea, less than a tongue deep.
And HE caresses the broken street And He begs for more dragging his tongue in the stone But who can dig a well by licking?
