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,...

Read more of this work...

~the dark piece~

For them there is no clemency
As they desired the daughters of men
Abandoning the heavenly abode
They cohabited with the women

They are to be bound
In...

Read more of this work...

dreamlike blue tiger
casts shadow onto grey sand –
marengo color

Inspired by "Blue Tigers" (“Tigres azules”) story by Jorge Luis Borges.

12.07.2019
Haiku-Hue Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kim Rodrigues
Syllables Per...

Read more of this work...

Then Margarita gave her father mind,
for she was very happy being home.
Hence three years placed in a covent confined
where she's had little use of brush...

Read more of this work...

I have a child;
I have some children;
And though I didn't 
Didn't co create them;
Always be there when they cry;
My children have beautiful eyes;

I choose to...

Read more of this work...

My Sarah
When I looked at you last week trying on your new boots
Those almond eyes sparkling at something new, a gift
I saw my little pink...

Read more of this work...

Our Ancestors fought to the death,
Just so we can live a brighter day,
So before you light up that blunt of meth,
Think about what you’re giving...

Read more of this work...

No doubt there are some folks who will scoff at the concept I propose,
But I think God chose courageous leaders when times of adversity arose.
He's...

Read more of this work...

Memphis the fish wanted to be a whale
                 ...

Read more of this work...

Attempt I shall, to convey of my journeys to my sacred special safe place. A great form of meditation. For me personally, I choose to...

Read more of this work...

Griga Christmas cheer
By Lawrence M. Nunez

Christmas in Griga was a special day
We celebrated in a special way
It was never about a gift or a toy
But...

Read more of this work...

"Angel Eyes" 

that dark angel
standing in the corner
observing the shadows of man 
pass him by -

he has angel eyes

that shine high beam
bright bushfires that light...

Read more of this work...

Ode to Spain, Translation of Carlos Bousono’s poem : Oda a Espana

					(before the Civil War)

(Alejandro Duque Amusco draws attention - in his selection of Carlos...

Read more of this work...

Warm beady tears
Trace their way
Down her beautiful chin

Warm hearty smile
Lightens her essence
Prompted by his kisses

He still doesn't understand
Why she cries like she does
Content he offers...

Read more of this work...

The Passing 
There is always a bridge a San Luis Ray we have to cross on 
the fateful day when it collapses, but we are...

Read more of this work...