EL CRIMEN FUE EN GRANADA 
by ANTONIO MACHADO

THE CRIME WAS IN GRANADA

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He was seen, walkng between the rifles

Down a long lane

Coming out to to a cold field

Still with stars of daybreak.

They slew Federico

When the light broke

The death squad

Did not look him in the face.

All shut their eyes;

They prayed: God will not save you!

Federico fell dead-

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Fic by ladyinpink602

AFFIRMATION
This story is set the day after the “kissing in the sea” scene but I’m drawing on other scenes from Little Ashes and on the letters between Federico and Salvador.   It’s an extra scene that takes place in my mind - romantic and slushy but what the hell!

Federico opened the shutters and shielded his eyes from the piercing light.  ( Read more... )

A short fic byladyinpink602

SALVADOR’S REFLECTION

Writer's Note:  After their idyllic holiday together in Cadaques, Salvador Dali reflects on his relationship with Federico Garcia Lorca. It is movie-based but with an extended time frame.

With a small smile of satisfaction Salvador gazed at his reflection in the mirror. His black hair, slicked back and silky ( Read more... )

The Weeping

I have shut my windows.
I do not want to hear the weeping.
But from behind the grey walls.
Nothing is heard but the weeping.

There are few angels that sing.
There are few dogs that bark.
A thousand violins fit in the palm of the hand.
But the weeping is an immense angel.
The weeping is an immense dog.
The weeping is an immense violin.
Tears ( Read more... )

Ode to Salvador Dali by Federico Garcia Lorca (1927)

A rose in the high garden you desire ( Read more... )

Hello and welcome to the Lorca/Dali Community. A little bit about me ....

My name is Jane and I am co-moderator/maintainer of the community along with my friend Shelli.  In April 2010 I hired the DVD "Little Ashes" and was totally swept off my feet by the story of Federico Garcia Lorca and Salvador Dali.  As soon as I could I bought my own copy and ( Read more... )

My name is Shelli, I became interested in Salvador Dali when I was high school.  My parents won a hand signed Dali as a door prize at a function that they attended back in the 70's.  I have to say it is a bit grim, but I have always loved it.  Many years ago a film was made starring Andy Garcia called "The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca".  Ever ( Read more... )