Lorca's Lost Poem on Time Found After 93 Years

A previously unknown eight-line poem attributed to the renowned Spanish poet Federico García Lorca has surfaced, dating back to 1933. This discovery occurred 93 years after Lorca is thought to have penned the verse on the reverse of a manuscript for one of his poems in the collection 'Diván del Tamarit'.

The newly found poem was discovered on the back of a manuscript for 'Gacela de la raíz amarga'. This significant find was verified by Lorca expert Pepa Merlo and is slated for inclusion in a forthcoming book.

Composed three years before Lorca's murder in 1936, the brief poem directly addresses the poet's enduring preoccupation with the relentless passage of time. It reflects on the mechanical counting of hours and the transient nature of physical presence.

This discovery has deeply moved those involved, highlighting the importance of time in Lorca's work. Interest in Lorca continues to grow, particularly as the centenary of his death approaches, with recent efforts to publish previously hidden works.