don't want to be
By Samaris Ayala

don't want to be a piri thomas
dont want to be a julia de burgos
don't want to be a raul julia
don't want to be a freddie prince
don't want to be short eyes
just want to be me
we had a curse,
and i believe it's being lifted
Roberto Clemente may he rest in peace


Samaris Ayala contributes her writings to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.