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Ataque

I lack words of attack. By the time I realize how upset I am, the scene has long ended — I'm only dancing with a ghost. How do I change? How do I respond more wisely, or express anger in a healthy way? Is there such a thing, to begin with, "expressing anger in a healthy way"? Is a counter-argument an attack? Is wisdom a non-attack? What happens if I attack? Who attacked me? Who am I trying to attack, and who am I not?

Sueño

Sueño means "dream" in Spanish. I instantly memorized the word because it sounded so soft and delicious on my tongue. Sueño. I had a lot of sueños during January and February. I moved a lot — in my sueños — and yet couldn't find a place to rest.

Nosotros

There is a big difference between nosotros and vosotros. Insider and outsider. We and you all. Intimacy and distance. Or maybe: past and present. It could also be: memory and reaction.

Coche

Today I drove to a completely new neighborhood to get a Little Tikes plastic coche for my nephew. It was bigger than I thought, and the color — rosa y morado — was prettier than I imagined. End result: él thinks I am the best tía in the world.