Abuelita

I had a dream and your angelic presence was in it

 

Tired of carrying the weight of life and its disappointments

You offered to take me with you

 

I accepted

 

I wanted my mom and dad to come with me

You granted me the wish

 

A baby in a white carriage

A car was headed in its direction

 

My long and strange arm took over

Instinct

I saved it

I was brave

 

Something uncommon

 

I changed my mind

I had to stay and live for this baby

 

You did not object

You just disappeared