We are numbers on a pageExceptNot everyone has the privilege of being countedWe are counted in installmentsWhen politically convenient and palpable We are not counted when our numbers challenge the party in powerWe are actively silencedPartitioned into Jerrys, our souls divided for their managingWe are allowed to vote only when it is profitable Yet theContinue reading “An Installment”
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Endurance, Persistence, and Resilience!”
El Residente from Calle 13 is one of my favorite artists. To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace I translated, wrote & virtually performed this piece titled “Endurance, Persistence, and Resilience!” It is part translation and modern adaptation of Calle 13, El Aguante song. You can find a video of the recording here. MyContinue reading “Endurance, Persistence, and Resilience!””
Para mi tía feminista
Para mi tía feminista,
Me ensenaste que era mi vulva,
Reconociendo cada parte de mi cuerpo que me decían no podía nombrar en publico
No me dijiste de masturbar, pero me la presentaste,
Como ofrendas para los dioses y santos
Veiled Thoughts 