“If one day the way. That he came light. It becomes dark and on top of that, look for your friends. Take their hands. Lean on them. To repech him. Don’t try it alone, You won’t be able to achieve it; And if you will achieve it, it will be at a high cost,” was the post that the frustrated presidential candidate of Union for the Homeland, Sergio Massahe made in a story on his Instagram account.
The complete poem titled “The Cost of Life” was the one chosen by the Minister of Economy, it was chosen to present an introspective reflection on the final results of the presidential runoff. After the adverse result against the libertarian candidate and president-elect, Javier Milei, the leader selected a poem attributed to the legendary poet Federico García Lorca.
“With those of us who love you. He will become lighter. When the body relaxes. You feel tired; when sadness has entered your soul; Look for your friends, look for your brothers. Count on us, that’s what we’re here for,” continues the text that the Peronist politician left displayed on his social network. Of course, clarifying the authorship of the Spanish writer.
However, “The Cost of Life” is not by García Lorca, but belongs to the Argentine writer Federico García Hamilton. The poem is part of the book“You will feel” that the author from Tucumán published in 2018. At the time, the confusion went viral on different websites and social networks, which forced Hamilton to make the error clear in different media.
“I don’t know how the confusion arises. I imagine because of the name. In fact, my name is Federico because my mother was an admirer of Federico García Lorca. She always recited to us, Oh Antoñito el Camborio, worthy of an Empress! She had the complete works and greatly admired that generation of poets,” García Hamilton explained in an interview granted a few years ago.
Beyond the confusion, Sergio Massa made known with these letters his view of the adverse results in the election on Sunday, November 19. The final vote gave 55.69 percent to the Libertarian candidate, while the Tigrense only got 44.30 percent. “You know the sweet, Tasting the bitter. After climbing the hill, he enjoys the plain; That’s our life. I swear to you, brother. In hard times, you will find open, outstretched hands, Of friends, of brothers; now to push you, now for a hug; And at the end of the slope. Enjoy the plain,” concludes the poem chosen by the founder of the Frente Renovador.
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