a soul, prophetic, slight hint of pathetic Is the damn War over? my only concern these hours I fear mystery beyond madness I hear aftermath filled of silence mental, physical tremors of nothing a grandmother weeps for her daughter a family lost it’s first child born healthy a nation greaves for it’s … Continue reading Generation(s) of Resilience
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A Road Unforgotten (Pt.1)
An introduction to this world is never given Only the strong will survive, they say Remaining will be nothing but perfection They say, words of judgment for days Please, remain—try to refrain from Tying your shoe string to your tongue Refrain with joy Sometimes we don’t need such a tug In these times … Continue reading A Road Unforgotten (Pt.1)
Lucifer’s Arrival
A Short Story Alejandro E. Barajas Sanchez Unfinished Version Her name was M'Angel. We went to school together well through our toddler days and into my adolescence. She was the type of Already-A-Woman kind of person, usually leaving you feeling like a special someone you could call late at night before going to bed … Continue reading Lucifer’s Arrival
In the Beginning (Sample: Chapter 1)
The great news is that I've been in the process of writing a short fictional novel. Novel deals with race and love; dives into ideas about Machismo and being culturally different. Shit got me so excited that I need to share a fraction! Here it is; enjoy!! ------------------------------------------------------------- The world is one hell of a … Continue reading In the Beginning (Sample: Chapter 1)
Clogged Ears
You’re only a problem: When there’s too many of “you” alive “Dam Mexican, get out of here!” “Who invited the beaner?!” “Better dead than not know English!” When you feel weak because strength hasn’t fully befriended you You survived 5 major relationships You were … Continue reading Clogged Ears
Perspicacity
Answer me this: Has oppression shaken you up so much that your knees break? Your soul gets perpetually crushed? Every day feels like a struggle—a beautiful struggle? ‘Cause I have, And still do. - I spit analytical frameworks Through my breath I make sense of normalized oppression So I can decolonize my soul ‘Cause I … Continue reading Perspicacity
Brown Skin
The wake will disturb you At first It will define you forever For sure It will drag you in bittersweet But not for too long - The wake will show you How much you are worth It will test you, ask you: Is it even worth living? - The wake, like time Is infinite and … Continue reading Brown Skin
Decolonizing Twice
Isaac Giron (Guerillero): “A person with a decolonized mind Accepts their past, loves their present and creates their future, Regardless of what stands in their way.” - Decolonizing your soul twice Means to traverse fiery valleys Consuming your every move Towards your real self - As Mexicano Born in the United States of America Bread … Continue reading Decolonizing Twice
Mexico Blues
My thoughts are to you as I build this house. You’ll be indulged to know the foundation is strong like your will. The gutters carry the water like you carry yourself, gracefully with a smile. - Rainy days here are euphoric, really. There’s no entering chance for the soul-eating sadness attempting to permeate my walls. … Continue reading Mexico Blues