Best Luis Poems

In memory: Luis Alvarez, American Hero

Thank you for working on
the smoking ruins of 9/11!
Those days when we were
more than proud to be a 
free country.
Yes, we worked together ever
so proudly, as a family.

Thank you for going to the Senate on June 11th!
Sick as you could...

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If i shut my eyes and refuse to move
If i fold my hands and refuse to write
If i close my mouth and refuse to talk
If i do will you still whisper in my ear
That you still love me that you care

Will you still give me...

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It was hot and arid in the desert
No wind, no breeze, not a breath
And Pedro and Luis were lost 
And so very close to  death.
As they crawled across the sand
As though trapped  in still air
The smell of bacon frying
Seemed to hang around them...

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Its just what you do to me
that gets me through the day
its the smile on your face
that takes my pain away
its the love thats in my heart
for you so strong and true
so i guess im done with searching
cause i dont think ill find another boy...

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California's riches mission.
White brick structures simply glisten.
Great spread ranches, nice addition.
Wine and cattle.
Peacful life with no bad friction.
Reins and saddle....

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You were the first to reach out 
to me
...the first to actually see.
You were the first who cared
To tell me you were there.

I never let anyone in,
Never told anyone my sins...
Then you came along,
Telling me I was strong.

Yes, it is true.
I did not believe you,
But...

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Mission raised at place of great bears.
Meat was given easing tribe's cares.
No man seen in savage tone swears.
Neophytes all.
See them lining mission stone stairs.
Nine short few tall....

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If milk could kill 
We would all be dead
But Luis Pasteur
Hit the nail on the head:

"Witchcraft may kill
By subtle disguise
But I have the cure:
Its just passed your eyes!"...

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