by R.R. Tavárez | Dec 9, 2022 | Poetry
Oh humble lamb. In a world where violence is the law of the land, In countries where people are abused by corruption and theft, In cities where the poor are ignored, In neighborhoods shaped by oppression and prejudice, In homes where brokenness abides, In hearts full...
by R.R. Tavárez | Aug 13, 2022 | Poetry
1. But he did die that morning At 32 years old. One year younger than our Lord, Jesus Christ. 2. The modern apostles laid oily hands on his head To pass on the power of the Holy Ghost Leaving only phantoms to wander in his hair A fog of questions that journeyed to his...
by R.R. Tavárez | May 1, 2022 | Poetry
It’s okay for him to be gay they say As long as he doesn’t flaunt it As long as he doesn’t hold hands With any man In prayer Or kiss Anything but the good book God loves you as you are they say in verse Then turn to each other The whispers that...
by R.R. Tavárez | Apr 7, 2016 | Article
“Ethnically ambiguous.” I have adopted this short phrase to describe my appearance. Most people in West Michigan cannot identify my ethnicity without asking. Really, I am the love product of a brown Dominican daddy and a fair-skinned Puerto Rican mom. You can see that...
by R.R. Tavárez | Apr 2, 2013 | Journal Entry
“It was early Tuesday morning and I was alone, working on my laptop at a coffee shop. Only a few days into January, the new year was still fresh. Decidedly, I had no resolutions in place, other than trying to keep up with the curve. I was moments away from...
