In Spanish the Angel
of Death is called Angel de la Muerte
His headquarters
take up three floors in central Buenos Aires
And there are
branches pretty much everywhere. His brother
La Muerte de los
Angels, the Death of Angels, is less busy –
How often, after
all, do angels die? Still, Providence
Felt he was a good
idea and so he spends long days
Wearing a dark suit
and a string tie in a small office
Over a cafe. He used
to make plans involving trumpets
And fiery scythes.
He still has them in a lower drawer
But now intends, if
ever summoned, just to improvise.
On summer nights, he
goes downstairs and plays
Bandoneon with a
tango orillero group. Then, if you set a pin
Before you on the
table you may see angels dancing
Though they prefer
the more modern milonguero style.
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