Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Salsipuedes Street

the best thing I’ve ever seen is a mother with her baby’s fingers in her mouth

sucking them to keep them warm.

early autumn and the baby—with

pierced diamond ears—

wears a pink sweater, and her mother,

full of love,

a grey pea coat. 

(2008)

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  2. "Sal si puedes" means "get out if you can." it's a street in santa barbara

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