Trapezoids
When the
grackle escaped the maze
of
trapezoids, we began to suspect
the Mayas
could be wrong despite
their
calendars of stone. The world
might not
end this year after all.
The
grackle paid no heed
with his
yellow eye and great
tail
sweeping the edge
of the Rio Coatzacualcos
where once
a god disappeared
into the sea
with a promise
to return. The Aztecs believed.
They made
way when the Spaniards
came with
horses and swords.
They opened
their houses and arms,
then learned
too late Cortez was just a man.
—Donnell
Hunter
9 January 2012
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