The Woman Who Outshown the Sun
from a poem by Alejandrp Cruz Martinez


arrived came to a place
astonished greatly surprised
cruel ready to give pain to others
excitement an excited condition
respect honor; esteem
shone was lit and bright
spied kept secret watch
thirst a dry, uncomfortable feeling in the mouth caused by having had nothing to drink
compassion pity; feeling for another's sorrow or hardship that leads to help
despair the loss of hope
dignity a sense of pride and self-respect
refuge shelter or protection from danger or trouble