Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — You Were the Hurricane

Gustavo Adolfo Becquer (1836–1870) was a Spanish Romantic poet and writer, known for his lyric poetry and prose works. His poems often deal with themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature.

“You Were the Hurricane” is one of his most famous poems, originally written in Spanish as “Tú eras el huracán.” The poem is a meditation on the power of love and its ability to transform the individual. Becquer uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey the intensity of his emotions, painting a picture of a passionate and tumultuous love affair. #literature #poetry