I become determined
to mix the ancient myths of Greece
with native Aztec and Maya images
from various nations of las Américas.
Chile has other aspects
that are new to me too,
such as seasons of cold,
not just the equally hot
wet and dry months
that I know
from the tropics.
I’m the only one on this train
without a warm jacket.
Let them stare at me.
Pretty soon I’ll freeze
and all they’ll see
is an icy skeleton.