I See You

Lately, I’ve been surrounded by surreal moments. Sitcom episodes starring me, the guy you like enough not to hate. The experiences have been astonishingly real, even without the glasses. If I still ate Twizzlers, this daily show would require two bags of plastics. Now, those that surround me only have access to some memorable seasons….

Brugal & Coke

Of life the bartender and I spoke yesterday pouring my rum over ice, chilling the spirit “Make it a double the day was long” I said, “I need to forget it By poisoning myself a little, stunt life for a few hours keep it there” I told him “the bottle is my friend… we go…

Hit Me

What should I text you? When will we Hangout? I’m sitting here thinking. Focused on your smile, the one on the other side. It burrows into my eyes, smearing Adobo against my lenses. The game of love is about hedging your bets then tilting your hand away. Carrying your winnings home before they are fated…

23 Degrees Celsius

Sorrow is in my apartment where the lights shine as they have hued many times before but not on this cold night that surrounds me. Thirtysix years I lived with my thoughts but the apple tree is bare today with many leaves gone, knees and arms twisting. Masses of branches praising the sky, begging for rain…

Have A Bite

Let us heal today. Allow the apple tree’s growth. Sink our roots deeper.

Half Way There

The damn clock is buzzing Pigeons pecking sidewalks Gray against black People are  bustling on the subway Standing packed on a Tuesday The homeless stirring A baby screaming pacifieeeerrr Hands against poles, over bags Their eyes are hazed with dreams Work… Tomorrow will be Wednesday The ride home will be similar Hands against poles, over…

The Well

  I’ll dip my creamy stout Bucket into a stone cave Only bubbles stay AG

Brick Teeth 

I yawn with the sun. Then swallow my busy guest. Stomach ache at six. AG

Sunset Cyclone 

My winds blow roofs off Flooding homes and memories  Sun rises after AG

Sour Milk

For how many days Did you wait on the counter Un-embraced by cold AG