A poem inspired by reading Octavio Paz beneath the palm trees in Mexico |
Yelapa: En Edible Poem
poem is coconut
poem is sea salt
poem is margarita salt
poem is sunscreen
poem is dinner two hours from
the now
of sun and blue & bird
& ocean licking beach
in a tidal hunger
poem is hunger
poem has nothing to do with the
tongue
poem has everything to do with
the tongue
(poem tastes like luz y luna)
poem climbs a palm three
cuts the green fruit
throws them to the ground
lets gravity & distance break them open
releasing milk & meat
& both are sweet
poem eats itself and is also
called “poem”
poem is coconut
poem is coconut