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 Mexicans he thought he ruled
Carlota the Queen, insane
Died in France from her pain
After a firing squad had ensued
Note: The Chapultepec Castle:
Maximilian and Carlota´s Love Story
Categories:
puebla, celebration, cinco de mayo,
Form: Limerick
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 Mexicans he thought he ruled
Carlota, the Queen, insane
Died back in France from her pain
After a firing squad had ensued
Note: The Chapultepec Castle:
Maximilian and Carlota´s Love Story
Categories:
puebla, celebration, cinco de mayo,
Form: Limerick
So, the regimental adjutant is to command 3rd Company
As we escort three million francs to Puebla?
Leave it to the general to trust such a fortune
To a band of misfits led by a staff lackey
Who can’t even shuffle cards, hampered as he is
By that ridiculous wooden hand.
Well, I just hope the good captain’s prick
Isn’t characterized by splinters.
We’re likely to get a good screwing
Before we accomplish this mission.
Categories:
puebla, history, military,
Form: Blank verse
I am from Earbuds, from Skull candy and comfort of a small foam bud.
I am from the home of powerful voices, restrictions, and order.
I am from Sunday morning cleaning and warm cooked meals, from el Mugroso and Miriamsita and el llorona.
I am from the teasing and hand massages. From El flojo hace doble trabajo y la vida no es fácil .
I am from El Virgen Maria. Mother of God and a saint.
I'm from La Santisima Trinidad, Puebla, Mexico), Eggs and Beans.
From the excited small helper, the hands with car oil, and the cooking of my mother. From the disagreements and the expectations.
I am from a stomach filled with butterflies seeing snow fly across my face. Teeth trembling, laughter, and red cheeks. Nostalgia is warming my heart. The same feeling of comfort of a lightweight speaker flowing music eagerly to my ear.
Categories:
puebla, 11th grade, culture, family,
Form: Free verse
He raised his glass, then sipped his beer.
Gringos all then raised a cheer!
"To Mexico!" Hear them cry, "Oh!"
"Today is good old Cinco de Mayo!"
"To freedom for old Mexico!"
Their 4th of July so we've been told.
"The day they earned their independence."
"The day they won for their descendents!"
"Señor, I think your book has cracks.
I think you need to check your facts.
Our independence is in the Fall.
About us, you seem to have built a wall."
"Buenos dias, señor" he would say.
"And happy Battle of Puebla Day."
Oh my, who could ever tell?
"Happy Cinco de Mayo to you as well!"
Categories:
puebla, celebration, holiday, humor, cinco
Form: Free verse
Cinco De Mayo, the fifth day of May, to all Mexican and Mexican-Americans, is a very special day,
It celebrates the Mexican's Armies, unlikely victory over France, The Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, was Napoleon's grab for Mexican lands,
At the time of this battle, France's Army was considered the World's best, led by Napoleon, it was hell-bent, on achieving World conquest,
An 8,000 strong French Army, marched to Puebla to cause misery, but it was the 4,000 Pueblans, who came out with the victory,
Mexican's celebrate this great triumph, with fiesta and cheers, the French Army had not been defeated, previously, for at least 50 years,
By defeating a much better equipped Army, they were outnumbered by man, steel and horse, They ensured there would never be an attack on a country of the Americas, by any other European military force.
Although there comrades had died, they were hungry and their lips muy seco,
The soldiers cried " Ole! ", as the mariachi sang " Viva Mexico!"
Feliz Cinco De Mayo! Viva Mexico!
Categories:
puebla, history, cinco de mayo,
Form: I do not know?