The title “Recuerdo” in spanish means memory. In the poem, the narrator recounts a jubilant memory with her lover. The two lovers happily and tirelessly ride the ferry the whole night. The air smells like hay and horses. Then they lay down on a hilltop under the moon and eat some fruit as the sun begins to dawn. Morning comes and they buy a newspaper from a women, giving her the rest of their fruit and money just keeping enough for their bus fares.
Happiness and Regret
The tone overall expresses happiness. The narrator reminisces about a fond memory with perhaps her lover. For instance, the narrator repeats the word “merry” through all three stanza while the hours fleet away, emphasizing the narrator having a good time. However,