(Primeo vamos a estar claro, América es un continente, no un país…)
EN AMÉRICA
En la mochila del idealista
hay una voz que no cabe.
Una sentencia horneada en el fogón
de la abuela.
Sin firma.
Suelas gastadas sobre la gravilla.
El timbal y las maracas marcan.
Poco andan. Poco quedan.
Todos bailan.
La raza se escurre entre barrancos
con etiquetas desteñidas: made in USA.
Ojos del secuestrador tras la balaclava.
Manos astilladas por la guataca
tejiendo hilos rojos y negros.
Una, bajito, canta rimas de Martí
con paño de cocina ungido en aguardiente.
No siente ya nada.
El frijol y la manteca la acompañan igual.
América es un mapa amputado.
El norte corona,
el sur mastica.
Y los pinos nuevos,
secos de raíz,
no piden agua:
los brazos levantados hacia una luz
pero la lluvia no baja.
(Francisco Bravo Cabrera/Derechos Reservados/Valencia 2026)
GRACIAS
JaZzArt en València 
What a powerful and thought-provoking poem. Francisco Bravo Cabrera paints America not as a simple geography, but as a landscape of history, inequality, memory, struggle, and resilience.
I was particularly struck by the vivid imagery throughout the poem—the grandmother’s stove, worn-out soles, the rhythm of drums and maracas, faded labels, and hands hardened by labor. These images create a deeply human portrait of people whose stories are often overlooked.
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Greetings Sir, and thank you so much for such kind words. I am truly grateful for your review of the poem and I am very glad to know you have liked it. All the best to you, and wishing you a lovely, refreshing and creative evening.
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Thank you so much for your gracious and heartfelt words. I truly appreciate your kindness and encouragement. It brings me great joy to know that my thoughts resonated with you.
Your creativity and talent shine through your writing, and it is always a pleasure to read and reflect on your work. Wishing you as well a peaceful, refreshing, and inspiring evening filled with beautiful thoughts and new creative journeys.
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Thank you Sir. I truly appreciate your kind word and also I am grateful for your encouragement. It is a pleasure to be able to converse with you and exchange positive ideas for creative activities. Exchanges as ours are valuable. Have a restful night. Catch you in the morning.
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Bello poema
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Gracias mil amigo mío, me alegro que te haya gustado. Un saludo!
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A very tepid poem. I liked it.
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I liked it much better than to call it tepid.
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Cool. What do you mean by a “tepid” poem.
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I don’t know what I meant because it is rich in imagery.
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True… thanks Pat.
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Me encanta. 👏👏👏👏
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Gracias!
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Beautiful imagery. Great work!
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Thank you!
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