The truth is, I haven't read the book, but you've conveyed a beautiful sense of nostalgia with your words. It must be a unique feeling to read verses written by friends with whom you've shared coffee and real conversations; that gives the reading an incalculable value that goes far beyond the literary.

I loved how you described the atmosphere of Camagüey; I can almost smell the rain on the colonial rooftops you mentioned. What a privilege, too, to have giants like Guillén and Ballagas opening and closing the work. Thank you for sharing this little piece of your homeland and your heart; the affection shines through in every line.