Miguel Delibes Poem by Denys E. W. Jones

He did not win the Nobel Prize
For Literature nor Peace.
He was not hyped up to the skies,
The late Miguel Delibes.

While not too well-known overseas,
In Spain he was a hit –
His output selling steadily,
Though never topping lists.

His themes are universal,
Yet his work is mainly set
In the one-time Spanish Capital,
His cradle, Valladolid.

Perhaps you were quite unaware
That he had ever lived,
So are not saddened by the news:
Miguel Delibes is dead.

But if, by chance, you’re casting round
For anything to read,
I recommend you check him out –
Try something by Delibes.

17/3/10