Fay gives us a dazzling vessel
that feels more like a dream machine
than a simple trajinera meant to carry folks and goods.
Of course, you’ve got the intense pinks and impure blues,
echoing a sky and sea that seem trapped in peaceful stillness.
In its reflection, details blur—
but its strokes remind us of the carved stone and stucco
from ancient Mexican civilizations,
who filled every place they touched with mystery.
Xochimilco ain’t just a tourist spot;
it’s a vital part of Mexico’s soul.