IMPERFECT POETRY IS MY ONLY REFUGE

The blue peace of sky.

Wings.

A view of passing birds.

Joy.

I try, but resentment

is determined to invade

my verses.

Forgiveness.

Not for my real parents,

no.

Maybe someday, after I’ve seen

this wide world’s wonders,

just like the wanderer, El Bocón.

In the meantime, I use my written voice

loudly, scribbling protests against every

injustice, especially crimes

of personal, emotional, selfish

betrayal.