roses for the matriarchs
painfully leading homes
in the absence of our men
roses for the matriarchs
silenced & belittled
in light of fierce feminine power
roses for the matriarchs
raising outspoken, hard-shelled
soft-loving daughters
roses for the matriarchs
picking themselves up
after eating life’s sh*t
matriarchs in our lineages
matriarchs in our madres,
matriarchs in our tías,
matriarchs in our abuelas & in our primas
roses for todas
& one day for you
for this history & strength
runs in you