Cinco De Mayo
...In 1862, Mexicans were elated
As the French army was decimated
Today is Cinco de Mayo
Tacos—free Pico de gallo!
The Battle of Puebla is celebrated
Emperor Maximillian was fooled
by th...
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Categories:
carlota, celebration, cinco de mayo,
Form: Limerick
Cinco De Mayo
...In 1862, Mexicans were elated
As the French army was decimated
Today is Cinco de Mayo
Tacos—free Pico de gallo!
The Battle of Puebla is celebrated
Emperor Maximillian was fooled
by the Mexic...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
carlota, celebration, cinco de mayo,
Form: Limerick
We Haven'T Forgotten - Unsung Heroes
...Riding through the walls of my brain.
A non-perfect symphony
Slides through the edges of my hand.
Did we forget?
Sengbe Pieh:
Bound by blood and sweat.
Your fate was doomed the day you were ...
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Categories:
carlota, africa, courage, slavery, strength,
Form: Free verse
Carlota
...A few moments together
The presence forgotten
The lies and deceptions
Pouring their shots in
I like to turn on time
Write a rhyme
Being careful of stolen ecstasy
It’s price higher than infidelity
B...
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Categories:
carlota, confusion, devotion, farewell, friendship,
Form: I do not know?
Paraphrasing They Who Knew Him
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"He was not a wanton killer as dark as a Mexican.
He was a fair complexioned boy who was always smiling.
He was very brave and loyal to all of his friends.
When he was killed, many Spanish girls mo...
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Categories:
carlota, cowboy-western, history, humorous, me,
Form: Rhyme