
The Memory of a Yellow Rose

Jorge Luis Borges
I offer you the memory of a yellow rose seen at sunset,

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years before you were born.

Jorge Luis Borges
I offer you explanations of yourself,

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theories about yourself,

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authentic and surprising news of yourself.

Jorge Luis Borges
I can give you my loneliness,

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my darkness,

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the hunger of my heart;

Jorge Luis Borges
I am trying to bribe you with uncertainty,

Jorge Luis Borges
with danger,

Jorge Luis Borges
with defeat.