by Jackie Espinoza
Let’s go back,
Back to when ribbons adorned hair.
Verde, blanco, rojo.
Let’s go back,
Back to when the languages were beautiful.
Nahuatl, Castellano, Mixteca.
Let’s go back,
Back to when long skirts covered the legs.
Largas, vistosas, llenas de vida.
Let’s go back,
Back to when aromas filled your abuelita’s home.
Hierbas, rosas, ollas de frijoles.
Let’s go back,
Back to when Sunday mass was a ritual.
Campanas, elotes, la sonrisa cuando das la paz.
Let’s go back,
Back to when entertainment came from a music box.
Javier Solís, corridos, tú abuelito en su silla disfrutando el cuento.
Let’s go back
And hold onto those memories.
Porque esas son tus raíces.
