Elmer Hernandez

I am from shoes , 

from Nike and Rubber soled capsules.

I am from the laces tied on street cables

I am from the cotton , 

the polyester

I am from game nights 

and Big eyes, 

from Lourdes

And Elmer Hernandez. 

I am from the tendency of volunteering 

and owning dogs.

From being respectful

and staying humble.

I am from not attending church

I am from my parents not being religious

I’m from Honduras,

Pupusas and horchatas.

From my grandparents being married for sixty-eight years

From my parents being married for twenty-five years

and my sister visiting all fifty states 

I am from Photo album in the living room

Elmer Hernandez

I am from shoes , 

from Nike and Rubber soled capsules.

I am from the laces tied on street cables

I am from the cotton , 

the polyester

I am from game nights 

and Big eyes, 

from Lourdes

And Elmer Hernandez. 

I am from the tendency of volunteering 

and owning dogs.

From being respectful

and staying humble.

I am from not attending church

I am from my parents not being religious

I’m from Honduras,

Pupusas and horchatas.

From my grandparents being married for sixty-eight years

From my parents being married for twenty-five years

and my sister visiting all fifty states 

I am from Photo album in the living room