lighting up the dark

I found it in a palindrome.

My purpose, I share with the moth.

in girum imus nocte et consumimur igni

we go wandering at night and are consumed by fire

Lo encontré en un palíndromo. 

Comparto mi proposito con la polilla.

in girum imus nocte et consumimur igni

vamos girando en la noche y somos consumidos por el fuego

read between the lines

Rusted is the copper chime, her spirit gone for now.

Not to the stars, heed not the lies, the murmurs of the crowd.

Her echo is loft across the map but listen! For it isn't loud.

She belongs not to the sea nor land, yet uses each at whim

to tune the notes. The fire is stoked, yet she soars with her kind, the wind.

And, as the moon, the seasons change, thus shall the rose turn, too,

back to the ones she calls her own. Tho she fears it won't be soon.

could you repeat that?

what's your sign

the texture of low country

Charming, humid and well-fed. 

Encantadora, húmeda y bien alimentada. 

Charleston, South Carolina was more than I had hoped for.  The colonial town embodied a visual rhythm as deeply engrained as the smell of the Confederate Jasmine that still mingles in my hair.  An impressive transition into modern times has been made with beautiful bridges, free trolley rides and restaurants that made me reconsider my favorite flavor with every bite. I would recommend a visit to anyone looking to burn through money and pack on the pounds. Though the rickshaw bicyclists provide a beautiful view (of the city and cute butts), I recommend walking as much as possible around this sea-level wonder so that gelato and pralines can be eaten without missing the intricacies of the historic homes.  

Charleston, South Carolina me impresionó más que esperaba. Este pueblo colonial transmitía un ritmo visual tan fuerte como el olor del jazmín que todavía puedo sentir en mi cabello.  Han logrado una transición impresionante a la modernidad con los puentes hermosos, un trolebús gratuito y restaurantes de altísima calidad.  Recomiendo que todos en busca de gastar dinero y ganar kilos conozcan a esta joya del sur.  Hay calesa-bicicletas que ofrecen una vista única de la ciudad (y traseros lindos) sin embargo recomiendo caminar siempre que puedas por el centro para aprovechar de los pralines famosos sin faltar los detalles de las casas históricas.