Nicanor Parra -Sermones y prédicas del Cristo de Elqui -XVII-

Sermones y prédicas del Cristo de Elqui

XVII
Hay algunos sacerdotes descriteriados
que se presentan a decir misa
luciendo unas enormes ojeras artificiales
y por qué no decirlo francamente
con los cachetes y labios pintados
Su Santidad debiera tomar nota.


Sermons and homilies of the Christ of Elqui

XVII
There are certain despicable priests
who present themselves to say mass
wearing gaudy eyeshadow
and—I might as well speak frankly—
makeup all over their cheeks and lips
His Holiness should take note of this.

Translated by Sandra Reyes