Finding Purpose Again
The first time I felt a real sense of purpose was when I gave birth to my daughter Carmen. Up … Continue reading Finding Purpose Again
Tag: courage
Strength in Vulnerability
The golden grass vulnerable and resilient bows to the wind humbles its form to its surroundings anchored by its identity … Continue reading Strength in Vulnerability
In her, I saw the liberation we had all been waiting for
Two months she spent with her jaw wired shut. Not only had my grandfather imprisoned my grandmother physically, he took … Continue reading In her, I saw the liberation we had all been waiting for
Rock Women: Powerful but Delicately Balanced
Who paid the price for me? Is a question I came across as I was reading a book that was … Continue reading Rock Women: Powerful but Delicately Balanced
How Do You Fly?
How do you fly when you’re not used to flying? How do you reach for the sky when it so … Continue reading How Do You Fly?
Green Cat Liquors Series – Part I
I could smell the stench from the stale alcohol diluted with dreams pissed away by shattered hopes like the broken … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series – Part I
The Soul of a Hummingbird
I dedicate this poem to my grandmother, Carmen Elida Prince (Tita), and all the Abuelas who have had the courage … Continue reading The Soul of a Hummingbird
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