* La vaca, "the cow" in Spanish.
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Reminding us, as they witnessed our curiosity about them, that no matter the losses, there’s something fabulous going on at every stage of Life, something to let go of, maybe, but for d...
His posture From so many years Holding his robe with one hand Is odd. His gait
Knowing you might some day come and how unprepared I’ve always been like Mr. Sloppy in Charles Dickens’
Expect nothing. Live frugally On surprise. become a stranger To need of pity Or, if compassion be freely
in our lifetime. Which makes the idea of elections Notice how this word has “man” right in the middle of it? That’s one reason I like it. He is right there, front and center. But he i...
I Sing of Mumia brilliant and strong and of the captivity that few black men escape
If my sorrow were deeper I’d be, along with you, under the ocean’s floor; but today I learn that the oil that pools beneath the ocean floor
Remember When we ended It all —for a weekend— & how
Don’t be like those who ask for ev… praise, a blurb, a free ride in my… limousine. They ask for everything… anything in return. Be like those who can see that my…
Did you ever understand this? If my spirit was poor, how could… Was I depressed? Understanding editing, I see how a comma, removed or inse…
The old men used to sing And lifted a brother Carefully Out the door I used to think they
My desire is always the same; wherever Life deposits me: I want to stick my toe & soon my whole body
I said to Poetry:"I’m finished with you." Having to almost die before some wierd light comes creeping through
Let other leaders Retire To play golf & write Memoirs