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dedication

Ch. 1: Almost there/ Casi Allí

PrologueThis section is for poems written for Life. Dedicated to people,exploring themes and concepts, even a couple of dream interpretations made itinto this section. Celebrating friendship, inquiring about life, recognizingstruggle and transition and times of great contemplation. The..

Ch. 2: Inheriting the World/ Heredar el Mundo

prologueThese poems are written for the next generation, especially women andgirls, in both the developed and developing world economies. They cover themesof hope and loss, challenges and dreams, discrimination and acceptance. Youwill find themes of empowerment, violation, exploitation, ab..

Old Songs

Remind me. How it was.With dirt creased into my handsbut the skin of my bodywashed, scented of lilies,you-pressing my back to the wall,forcefully, the music playingin the background, old songs coincidentallytelling us new things about where we found oursel..

Prayers Written at MIdnight

I.It is in these earliest hours,gazing out from insidethose quiet spaceswhere the heart of a womandreams aliveeverything it has always fearedto wish foraloud. I know full wellI probably should notbe thinking of you. But youcome, unbidden. Outs..

Some Type of Connection

First, you said,I don’t likethe way theydress, and I really don’t like,the way theypray. You got together with peoplewho look like you.To talk about them.  They areruining the neighborhood. They shouldn’tbe allowed&n..

Una Noche Soñando en Islandia

Salí de mi cuerpo anoche,para entrar eso sueñocontigo. Fuentes calientes, auroras. El viento árcticoque tocó las piedras como un instrumento musical;La Osa Mayor cristalizada en el cielo, la Estrella del Nortebastante cerca para sacary ..

A Night Dreaming in Iceland

Ileft my body last night,tostep into that dream, withyou. Hot springs, auroras.Thearctic wind that played thestones likea musical instrument;theGreat Bear crystallizedinthe sky, the North Starcloseenough to pluck anddrink from.  I..

the same kind of whatever

meditation on theme of "connection." First of a few on this theme. For our homework in the Casa los Altos poetry club.

without a seat belt

Shesaid, being poor, forthe woman,isexactly like depression. likeshame. like Tolkien’s toolittle butter spreadovertoo much bread. it isbargainingfor your daily goodsfrom people who thinkyouare lying.  abouteverything.  ..