Sunday, September 19, 2010

Eros and his Hidden Lover




Eros and his Hidden Lover


I was a trapped
in my inability to understand
my surroundings, place of birth. 

A ray of moonlight unfolded
to reveal fragrant lavender petals
as I moved closer, desperate
to express my longing,
calm the madness
in his eyes.

He waved his hand
letting me know I could approach,
indicated our lips could touch,
and demanded a hug.

I found my way,
walked to the dwelling
of my hidden lover,
moribund from the multiple
definitions of fidelity, (East -West
North-South) empty
like a crack in dry
desert ground.

Two worlds,
two different discernments
lost in the distracted imperfection
of time, stunned 
and twisted.

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Ortiz grew up between San Juan and Chicago, studied English literature at Inter-American University in San German, Puerto Rico, and philosophy at World University. He was an ESL teacher most of his life but also worked with the elderly blind population as a Daily Living Skills Instructor at the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind, and the Texas Lions Camp. He studied culinary art at The Restaurant School in Philadelphia and became a chef. His work has been published in over 255 print journals, e-zines, and anthologies. Flutter Press released his debut chapbook, At the Tail End of Dusk, in October of 2009. Ronin Press released his second chapbook: topography of a desire in May of 2010. His photographs have been published or are forthcoming in: W5RAn.com, The Neglected Ratio, The Monongahela Review, and more. His poems were recently published, or are forthcoming in: The Battered Suitcase, Poor Mojo's Almanac(k), WTF PWM, The 13th Warrior Review, Dark Lady Poetry, and Writers’ Bloc.

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