“In the Plaza Independencia” by Lorraine Caputo

Students have scattered their papers
in raggedly torn squares
 
Beneath the large shade of trees
a young man sweeps the pieces
The noon breeze lets those notes
escape from his broom
 
Soon he digs into a stuffed plastic bag
 
& unrolls dozens of glossy posters
laying them evenly upon
the stone-block pavement
 
Sports stars       cartoon super heroes
the Virgin Mary       & Jesus
stare at the passers-by
 
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Lorraine Caputo is a documentary poet, translator and travel writer. Her works appear in over 400 journals on six continents; and 23 collections of poetry – including In the Jaguar Valley (dancing girl press, 2023). She also authors travel narratives, articles and guidebooks. Her writing has been nominated for the Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize. She journeys through Latin America, listening to the voices of the pueblos and Earth. You can follow Lorraine on her social media: Facebook, Instagram, and WordPress.

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