Animo
Swamped in state of apachurrado
I felt i had no where to go
Except in the direction of ecabronado
That for a looong time was so
Until i came to wise ni modo
Absorbed in the ways of church once more
What ensued was merciful animo
Now i care for nothing more than
That facinating estrenar
See what the Lord has done for me
© gillena cox 2025
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Words I Used
(Given a list of words from I Have No Word in English Fo By Sandra Cisneros (The New Yorker print edition, September 16, 2024)
Apachurrado. Hat run over by a truck. Heart run over by unrequited love.
Estrenar. To show off what’s new gloriously.
Encabronada/o. A volatile, combustible rage.
Ni modo. Wise acceptance of what fate doles.
Ánimo. A joyous zap of fire.
You threw yourself into this prompt, Gillena, which is full of animo!
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This really spoke to me. The animo, the joyous zap of fire, to borrow a phrase, that is this poem is a blast, Gillena. The subtle alliteration, the use of rhyme, all barrel their way to "That facinating estrenar/See what the Lord has done for me." Couldn't help but smile and enjoy. 💖
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Nicely done Gillena.
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I really think you wove the phrases in the best way possibile with a great conclusion today... well done.
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