Dedos

these five have got me through life:

There is the delectable Napolean, that hitchhiker that gives thumbs up or down, in judgement... he is uno though we count him last;

There's the "first" in command, the Capitan, that keeps the index on the exploits of every other unfortunate hand;

And Middle hombre, of course, who's keen to stand, alone at pertinent times, when every other fingerling in shame lies down... he's a good member to have;

Ring master is not one to be cow towed; he's not yet had the noose around the neck tied, and if he sports a little bling every now and again, it's as show of resistance;

And then there's Pinky, he promises not to cry, though he knows heart of hearts, he'll be the first to go, if any one of us does... in compromise, or sacrifice;

But these five together

give and take

brothers

in one dominant hand

its mirror, useless as a band

or handcuff

in a dance with death

only one will lead, Life

in battle, and our retreat

Enemigas y amigas,

los dedos ...

construyen

la casa ...

que soy yo,

en la guerra,

y la resistencia

... a la Vida

Cinco de Mayo 2024

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