In the Streets of Pamplona

I was going to propose
to beautiful Ramona
on the day the bulls ran
in the streets of Pamplona

Was prepared to use 
the expression Je t'adore,
then discovered she loved
a handsome matador. 

He wasn't a Spaniard,
and came from Costa Rica.
Was elated to be sought
by this passionate chica.      

They had bullfights
in his birthplace
called "Toros a la Tica",
but it was no disgrace.

The bulls, though teased,
were never killed
by the improvisados 
who were very skilled.

Despite being my rival,
I admire this chap
for being honourable;
to him, I doff my cap.

I will have to concede
and admit defeat,
they'll march to the altar
and I shall retreat.

I'll be full of regret,
perhaps even peeved,
but Juanita, my wife,
will be mightily relieved.

 
© Luigi Pagano 2021 

Translation notes:
chica= girl
improvisados= amateur bullfighters