Point of view- La Llorona

16 Apr 2020

·azure warrior

And how is it that my tragedy has been turned into myth? one that has made me into a frightening, abhorrent thing - to be reviled and who remembers my beauty? who mentions him? - my betrayer and defiler he,- the true monster. And why doesn't anyone speak of my once innocence my vulnerability taken forever - by him? Yes, I killed my children and yes, I am sentenced to weep throughout eternity - not just for them, - mis hijos but for the truth behind these words: " Hell hath no fury..."

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azure warrior

I have been writing poetry since my late teens. My usual topics are: society and politics, introspection, spirituality, nature and relationships. I have achieved some modest publishing successess, including 3 chapbooks and 3 books. Among the writers...

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