Carlos Lorenzo Estrada : Writing

The sublime poetry of a teenage Cheerleader

The sublime poetry of a teenage Cheerleader

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


If you are not a fan of the works of shock director John Waters you may want to skip this. Also, if you are under 18 don't read please...wink wink, jk..
These old Bones

These old Bones

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Years ago at a loved one's bed side she told me similar words of this poem. They were a beautiful gift that helped me deal with her passing with nothi..
Love letters in Lilac

Love letters in Lilac

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I must confess sending them in my youth to former lovers. I could only hope they were smart enough to burn them after reading.
Love: a how to for dummies

Love: a how to for dummies

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Inspired by "Way too late" by Neville. I encourage everyone to read his wonderful and truthful poem. This Senryu was born of that,.
A Sea of Indigo

A Sea of Indigo

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Three weeks of on and off again writing of this short parable of a story. I truly hope it finds a home in your heart as much as it has made one in my ..
Freedom in Chains

Freedom in Chains

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


On this day of freedom celebration from oppression we must never forget those who we oppressed and denied the same freedom.
The Serpent and the Holy Man

The Serpent and the Holy Man

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Many poems and stories speak of a conversation between good and evil. So why not write my own.
Red hats, red hats

Red hats, red hats

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Elie Wiesel once said we must never remain silent in the face of Hate. Humanity can only be saved in truth, and the revealing of lies.
Visions in Nocturne

Visions in Nocturne

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


A homage to fantasy writer Neil Gaiman author of The Sandman books.
A hillbilly's road to Nirvana

A hillbilly's road to Nirvana

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


My path to shaping an enjoyable senryu is a curious journey indeed. It's not perfect but...hey, it made me laugh.