Families cemented at home not walking or driving procrastinating all day in muggy sweat pants no excitement at noon just some mail and text both brought to a box for their consumption By Amaury

By my side is little Hera,Pacing like a dusky stormShe looms and stares while I read An unpaid intern that appears between napsAnd sits by my bare feet, waiting for dry treatsCharms clapping when she shakes her nose She pays no heed to the growing chaos outsideUnemployment, oceans and racism on the riseOur worries can't … Continue reading Lab Mix

Across many states, the sun is settingA chain spinning warm summer airIt's falling behind the buildings and hills150,000 will not ride along like beforeMuddied roads, paved roads, dirt roadswill not have shouting rubber wheelsCities, towns and parks were a part of themPlaces that were but will never be againEven death is tired from peddling them … Continue reading one hundred fifty thousand

My dreams are haunted   by silver Korean cabs.None are empty,all filled by passengers,   that stare at their phonesand ignore a partnerI can't seem to go anywhereOnly here, there and a corner It's dark and will rain soonbut maybe I'll wake up before By Amaury

When I close my eyes, the memory of you surrounds meIt's like a stream that has overflowed after a thunderstorm Your face, deep May puddles that I dare not step into because I would drown in your long rippling smiles It could force my heart to blossom then reach for the skyPollinate a warmth which … Continue reading Today’s Special

The poor are poorerThe rich are richer.The hungry are hungrier.You watch but are still in disbelief. That ignorance is powerful. It makes you stare at a rainbow.Distracts you from the ground,where over 120,000 bodies lie. By Amaury

Once I have the freedom to saymy tongue will lose its power.Since my poems strive to break the wallsthat cut off people’s voices,they become drills and hammers. But I will be silenced.The starred tie around my neckat any moment can tighten into a cobra. How can I speak about coffee and flowers? https://youtu.be/Tv5hWM8OiGY

When I was born I should have asked "how much will my final bill be?" Those should've been my first words A cost appraisal for things like: Opportunity Love Joy Food Equality An estimated amount printed on each white diaper and warm bottle It would've allowed me to pick three without wasting time on the … Continue reading How much is it?