(I, You, We) Observe

 

It’s Columbus Day observed today,

a reason to have sales and

for many a day off as part of a

long weekend.  Well and good.

The real day is Friday, the twelfth; I

wonder if they’ll make a deal of it in

Spain.  I wonder if the Genovese

might care.  The discovery of America

wrought many changes, many not

discussed in texts or class discussions.

I think the Taino people somehow

persist.  If so, I’m glad.  Semi-retired

(whatever that might mean), today

will be special mainly in the mind.

Only in this mind, it’s Friday I’m

anticipating.  The traditional day for

reflecting on all sides, like turning a

lamp around a gemstone, and more

importantly my sister’s birthday.

There’s the holiday.

 

C L Couch

 

 

Image: El Concilio Taíno Guatú Ma Cú A Borikén. Photo (by) El Concilio Taíno.

https://npl.org/opening-reception-for-exhibition-we-are-still-here-taino-survival-and-identity/