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Good Friday

April 15, 2022 benbacsierra

Today is not a day of miracles. Today is a day when all of humanity’s stupidity and ugliness is manifested in the murder of an innocent man who practiced what he preached and proved Amor until the end. He loved … Continue reading Good Friday

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Poem: “Dead Drunk

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 benbacsierra

“Dead Drunk” I hit theEight ballInto theCorner pocket andReflect on 30 years ofWriting It is the same as thisGame of poolA giant webWhere theBalls and the words getCaught I have tried to find myWillBut I have failed Time sways like … Continue reading Poem: “Dead Drunk

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“Soul Sol”

April 8, 2022 benbacsierra

Not with my will am I trying to create a literature that offers Amor. All spider symbols are formatted in their fluffy web of sentences. Of course they bite and will ultimately suck your blood, but they can also be … Continue reading “Soul Sol”

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“Magic of Amor: Matching Monte Carlo Tattoos”

March 29, 2022March 30, 2022 benbacsierra

A True Dream: Tattoos attack oblivion. Back in June of 2008, a day after my Brother took his last heavenly hit, the Homeboy ‘Face tattooed my Carnal’s name like a necklace across my chest. I didn’t want to forget my … Continue reading “Magic of Amor: Matching Monte Carlo Tattoos”

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“Regalo”

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 benbacsierra

“Regalo” I don’t wantInsincere gifts If you’re going toGive meAnything,Give me theGift of Oblivion Offer me true love Inside of OblivionThere is aProcess to peace First there isHellHope lost forgottenIncinerated Time passes Promise meI will forget youPromise meYou will forget … Continue reading “Regalo”

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Humbled by Blessings

March 25, 2022 benbacsierra

I was beyond humbled to receive this blessing that is Pura Neta. From a former alumnus, Carmen: This is part 2 of my story on IG, but I  felt had to share here because people should be recognized and celebrated! … Continue reading Humbled by Blessings

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An Offering

March 21, 2022March 22, 2022 benbacsierra

In honor of spirit, I offer Amor. Thank you for blessing us with your smile 🙂 Amor for Alex. March 4, 1986 to March 21, 2014. Continue reading An Offering

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Vida Loca

March 16, 2022 benbacsierra

Vida Loca should immediately offend you. It should remind you of the most vile curse word. Once we embrace that insanity, we can be honest with each other. To howl Vida Loca! in the middle of the street at midnight … Continue reading Vida Loca

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“Work Hard to Gift”

March 10, 2022 benbacsierra

From my new novel, Listo, a story about a Brother and his Pit Bull: “Work Hard to Gift” Listo, I know what you love most of all, and that is to expend all your energy and explode it out into … Continue reading “Work Hard to Gift”

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12 Years of Gut-Wrenching Wrestling

February 19, 2022February 20, 2022 benbacsierra

Dedicated to Uncle Macaroni Tony Lowride: Disclaimer: Proud Papa 🙂 For his team, Ben was the first wrestler in over thirty years to make it to wrestle on day two of the North Coast Wrestling Championship Tournament. He fought his … Continue reading 12 Years of Gut-Wrenching Wrestling

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