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Every year
I return to Mexico
and relish in the music that floats
into my ears and heart
the songs of the trees and the butterflies
the beauty of my land
I have marveled at the way the sun
glimmers and shines
as it takes a dip in the underwater city
that is a river
It’s called “El Arroyo”
a natural habitat
natural what a beautiful word
we need more natural
in L.A.
Why does the L.A. River have concrete?
El Arroyo doesn’t
Why must it be contaminated?
El Arroyo isn’t
My Arroyo who gives protection
warmth
love
and a home
to those who need it
You have lived for many years
Our L.A. River
needs more natural
let’s let go of
The Concrete Age!
- Melissa Lopez