despite the terror of death
Leonard and Lorca lingereth

in both Mexico as well as in Spain
dia de los muertos again and again

prayers to and for Cabeza de Vaca
Indios return from the Nada

near Phoenix and also Tucson
may they journey and wander far on

thank you sincerely to Alex
apocalyptic as a poet’s poor palace

I pray I do all and the best that I can
and that you call me a true and blue friend

                       Amen.