For His Granddaughters

“occasionally el ocho patas

suffers from lucidity…”

Being a man

I know how men can be

that I may not be around

when you might need

advice from an old man:

girls, the vices of men

can derail your life

their jealousies will stunt your growth

keep your minds clear

don’t let their fog blind you

don’t let their displeasure

of your independent souls stop you

avoid their road blocks

avoid their false encouragement

keep going the way

your heart wants you to go

may you have great wonderful lives

which only you can make come true