Itzpapalotl

Itzpapalotl

By Odilia Galván Rodríguez for my mother and all the mothers

butterfly warrior woman you were forged in fire fierce in your desire to transform yourself and your world from the red-orange flames to birth and inspire new nations without borders Oh precious star your beauty does not blind me nor do the tongues of your flames I am not frightened to walk into your embrace you Obsidian Flower who like the sharpest knife cuts through all the lies and shapeshifts tomorrows

Copyright © 2018 Odilia Galván Rodríguez.  All Rights Reserved.

Itzpapalotl ~ The Obsidian Knife Butterfly art ©Richard Balthazar: https://richardbalthazar.com/art/aztec-images/gods/itzpapalotl-obsidian-butterfly-goddess-of-the-stars/

Tortilla Moon over a McAllen, TX 4* Hotel Pool

Tortilla Moon over a McAllen, TX 4* Hotel Pool 

For BV
I do not have blond hair
My eyes are not blue
My skin is copper
I’m not milk-colored like you
Your parents look at me
Like I don't belong 
I see all of you watching and 
whisper to my mom 
All these are rich people 
I know, I look scared
I am, it makes me shy

Mom’s friend, who’s not from here
looks at me, smiles, and says 
Girlfriend, you're as rich
If not richer than all those there 
Never forget you're as good 
As anyone anywhere, so don't be shy
Go over and own the world
Yes, it's just as much yours
As it is theirs, let’s go
Jump in that pool
She goes with me
Then I am fine

Copyright © 2018 Odilia Galván Rodríguez.  All Rights Reserved.