as of lately casi siempre me siento un poco más lento i’ve made decisions que no puedo cambiar no puedo olvidar decisions without revisions I didn't think de que sucedería mientras yo hacía esas cosas I just acted yo seguí mis emociones sin pensar de los resultados and now espero que yo podía hablar decir… Continue reading caótica
misconstrued
April 21, 2014 "Your heart is beating really fast," she whispered to him, fear backing every word. His lips that twisted and tongue that tricked her performed those evil kisses, Each kiss was draped in a blinding black lace of hope and inadvisable blisses. He hummed a tune, and she wordlessly hoped that playing with… Continue reading misconstrued
Young
There was a young girl, And that's what she was: Young. Only that idea didn't feel right, Like a pair of pants, Too loose over here, Too tight over there, No, she wouldn't say she was Young, But she was. Her outlook of future, Always oscillated, Hopeful this day, Pessimistic the next, Except the hope… Continue reading Young
Dar Cuenta
Yo arruiné mi presente por pensar que mi pasada va a repetir. Yo vi algunas señales q asocio con el dolor, y hui. Yo no quise quedar y arriesgarme a recibir El tipo de dolor q he sentido muchas veces antes de él. Pero todavía me siento tan mal, llorar como si fuera alguna mujer… Continue reading Dar Cuenta
monday night blues
Although I couldn't commit to calling this day 'useless,' per say, I could attempt to call it something on equal par of depleted energies. Yes, I went to the gym - though, I walked the 30-40 minute journey there, as I was too lost in horrible, angry thoughts to stop for a second and figure… Continue reading monday night blues
equilibrio
tengo un problema. es que mi corazón está llena de la sentimiento para dar. dar mi tiempo, mi afecto, mi risa, mi confianza. entiendo, que parece que no guardo nada por mi pero eso no es como yo funciono para mi, no puedo dar todo porque hay siempre más cuando mis ojos me dicen que… Continue reading equilibrio
winter solstice
Morning was 7:25 breakfast. Bid Susan and Anne adieu, And Susan gave me two books. I said to Anne, “If you ever need help with math, Don’t call me. I’m done doing math.” This is how I felt. I closed the door before she could answer, And laughed to myself: A realization. … Continue reading winter solstice
Complex Personhood
//2 March 2017 Complex Personhood is a term which aims to describe the fluidity and ever-changing properties of the multi-dimensional identities every person possesses; it is a term which effectively captures the intricacies of humans by acknowledging that there is more to each person than what is evident on the surface. Coined by Avery Gordon… Continue reading Complex Personhood
rancheras y la tierra
//written December 1 2014 Mamá me diga que cuándo tengo 18 años, en un año She will sign over the land to me. “Mi hija” she says, “estás fuerte y intelligente” I giggle. Nobody is stronger than Mamá. “Te amo” I say. Seis mesas hasta que cumplen 18 años, I am nervous to own… Continue reading rancheras y la tierra
keep me on repeat
//circa 2015 When I read books, I read them quickly. I get excited about the next book I want to read. I find myself feathering my fingers through the pages of books still untouched. My hope is to finally find a book I can’t put down, that I read until the pages tear, and my… Continue reading keep me on repeat