by Alberto O. Cappas
They are exceptionally
good at creating games.
They make you think
you are on the team
without giving you a uniform.
They let you hit the ball
out of the park without a bat.
They let you hit a home run
without the ball leaving the field.
They let you do whatever you want
without letting you do anything.
They let you open the door
to your departure without
letting you leave.
They let you be whatever you want to be
without a clue to who you are.
They let you be who you are not.
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ABOUT THE POET ~
Puerto Rican poet, publisher, community activist; born in Puerto Rico, raised in New York City. Alberto is the publisher of "Dona Julia", a collection of poems; his most recent publication: "Back to the Twilight Zone, A Puerto Rican Colony in Buffalo, NY", published by Buffalo Latino Village. Alberto is the writer of the well-known, The Educational Pledge (La Promesa Educacional), widely used in public schools. Alberto is also the publisher of the East Harlem Journal, a monthly platform addressing arts, culture, and politics in East Harlem.
