We Were One, a Poem by Mirta Ramírez- Chaco

I still feel your skin on me
That love that bound us
body and soul.

We were one
and floated on air
amid kisses, caresses, and moans…

When just touching each other
made us a volcano erupting

When every kiss
tasted like nectar
And every caress
was a breeze on the skin.

We were one, we were
But we ceased to be
when you left
when you left me
and I couldn't give you one last kiss.

We were one, sometimes,
I feel you're still by my side
Silently keeping me company
Waiting for a reunion.
- Mirta Ramírez- Chaco - Argentina

Mirta Liliana Ramírez, born in Chaco, Argentina, in 1965, discovered her love for words at the tender age of 12 and has never looked back. She wears many hats—writer, compiler, proofreader and editor—but she only works on projects that are truly her own. By day she inspires young minds as a primary‑school teacher, and by night she is a devoted mother and grandmother, drawing on those everyday moments for her poetry. Her debut collection, “Whispers of the Soul,” was followed by a series of five limited‑edition chapbooks titled “Women on the Edge of the Abyss” (Collections 1‑4). She has also released the full‑length book “Women on the Edge of the Emotional Abyss,” the expressive volume “Expressing Our Voice,” the “Vida de Piedra” collection, and the evocative poem “With the Taste of Your Skin.” Her work often explores the interplay of memory, identity and the natural landscapes of her homeland, resonating with readers across borders.

In 2020 Mirta was honored with a string of prestigious awards, including the Federal Luna de Oro (Tucumán), the Silver Seagull, the Patagonian Tronador Glacier prize, the Gaucho Salteño, the Golden Obelisk and the Cóndor Mendoza. Since 2018 she has spearheaded the Cultural Movement with Cultural Rake, creating new Cultural Belts that nurture emerging artists. Her first poetry collection, “Deshojando Moments,” showcases her signature blend of intimacy and social reflection. She founded and now directs the International Artists and Writers group “Together for Letters,” coordinates a cultural magazine, and curates the “Inmortales” series as compiler and editor. She also established the Arte Escritores Group and the Meeting of Artists space under the Together for Letters umbrella. For collaborations or inquiries, she can be reached at mirtalilianaramirez17@gmail.com. Her influence spreads through every page she touches. She continues to mentor young writers, organize literary workshops, and publish anthologies that celebrate diverse voices, keeping the literary flame alive in Argentina and beyond.