as I sat huddled against the hieroglyphics scratched in a trance along the rusted bars of this tijuana cell I noticed the overripe waterbug scurrying across the freedom land, shiny and black and without care in his pre-chosen path thinking on molded bread crumbs or the slosh of stale beer mixed with brown sweat of [...]

My second week on the reservation, I dreamed of camping on the prairie with Lakota elders.

Stomach aches seconds after pleasure Minutes stop for hours to come Days, weeks, hope for future, Regreting past So willing to be conquered in that moment The intent missed The reasons, misinterpreted Anger towards your footing, your best My load seems lighter than yours From Your side Waves heavy on my insides Steady on my [...]