the lingering smell of sofrito
belly full of rice and beans
cold cream
on your forehead
blue light of tv
honeymooners theme song
flowing from your bedroom
clashing with the opening theme song of mash in the livingroom
kissing you good night / memories of you, mami
of your plaid checkered nightgown
your silky head scarf
blue raggedy ann and andy sheets
of childhood / of pink and red spray painted bunk beds
of my twin sister's thick braided pony tails on the pillow
holly hobby and strawberry shortcake pjs
fluffy slippers and moonlight shining through the
star filled tree branches
of the vacant lot
behind our house
on E. 213th Street.
© 2012 Mariposa
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