del rio
by Rex Pryor
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the hispanics
from mexico
have taken over
the del rio
(the apartments down
from the vacated strip mall)
last sunday
we drove by
and saw them
playing sandlot ball
with their children
they move
light on their feet
uncle says
the are taking over
the roofing business too
so light on their feet
they walk
straight up
the roofs
and disappear
over the peeks
they are getting
all the business
uncle says
he really doesn't
give a shit
he ain't roofing
anymore anyway
he is staying
on the ground
uncle says
the hispanics
work hard
cause they have
been less fortunate
have known hard times
uncle says
america is spoiled
and will (in time)
do the same
to the hispanics
from mexico
uncle says
probably by this time
next year
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