Reynaldo Hinojosa Jr
beak of rooster
plucks tomato from the vine
peels away the tears of an onion
is careful to not rub the eyes of a jalapeño
stalks cilantro to cut
a bouquet
squeezes lime’s bitter crystal
a sprinkle of salt
in a bed of blush
a torrent of life
more than a garnish
more than life
a paradise of flavor
builds entire nations
quells all hunger
Bio
Reynaldo Hinojosa Jr is a Tejano-born writer and musician who examines the distinct connection between his ancestry, memory, and his shifting identity. When he isn't writing, he teaches poetry to kids for a living, is playing tug with his exuberant Corgi, Odo (aka The Constable (if you know you know)), and helping run events at his bookstore co-op.