broken inspiration

It's not always easy to inspire
in a language other than the one
that nature has given you, possibly
since eternity or the Almighty’s birthday.

But tears don't feel the same;
instead, they are separated and
saltless, so I may drink them, but
they do not go well with beer. I believe these
are the supposedly "crocodile" or "actor" tears.

Regardless, I don't feel
any more or less inspired
because of these dollar words.

I am mindful that I am not the same person
I once was, nor do I have empty pockets, but
I’m loyal to the place of my first poetry, tu pinches you, dear!

Fidel Guerra. June 20, 2023. Oregon.