Her Borinquen

By Alberto O. Cappas

Doña Rivera

The one everybody comes to when

They run into unresolved situations

Was sold the Moon yesterday.

She was very happy 'cause the

Salesman gave her a break,

Telling her she did not have to pay taxes on it.

"It was tax free,"

he told her.

All her neighbors were surprised

That she accomplished such a big thing.

So they assembled and celebrated

Her new fortune

They decided that Doña should

Keep it a secret or else the welfare department

Would come and take the Moon away from her.

Time passed and Doña Rivera

Became a very proud woman.

At night, especially when the

Moon was bright and in full view

Doña  Rivera would stay up late

And admire the beauty of her new possession.

On weekend nights,

She would invite her relatives and best friends

Over to share the experience with them

"See"

She would tell her friends and relatives

"In this country

You have the freedom to buy

Anything you want"

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