Dra. Teresita

Category: Poetry

  • My Ordination Process

    My body knows it’s coming I know because each vertebra Shouts:  “Crack!” As I drop down Surrendering like a swan Into my rag-doll yoga pose…

  • Te Soñe Por Ultima Vez

    Desperté con el sonido que hace la barra de acero cuando abren el portón de enfrente. Y salieron a borbotones Desesperadas y libres las lagrimas…

  • Before Us, Eden

    One day when I can no longer go on this is what I want to say to new friends:   “I am back from the…

  • Enfleshed Evil, Part 1

    I have indeed Encountered evil In the holiest of places. Gnashing of teeth Fueled by fear By the faithful to a gospel They personally Not…

  • always and forever

    always and forever leaves a mark permanent ink on the perishable deceiving heart love that knows no boundaries unfaithful and disloyal eyes ILY happy face…

  • excerpt two

    “Sometimes I run to the edge of my own limitations, hoping you will follow me there.”  

  • #BlackLivesMatter

    I’m standing by… I see all the images Passing by A conflict A few words A gun A shot A black man, another black man…

  • The Trailblazer

      The trail of peace Freedom For the Israelites Did not start quietly At the silence of the oppressor Drowned Egyptian death At the other…

  • Half Full

    Half-Glass-Empty The Struggle of the Cautioned Pessimist Eyes strained Looking Forced to find substance in emptiness It draws near Too close, and comfortable To recognize…