Armadillo New Year
1.
In the Fiesta of the Sacred Cross
tequila drunkards
play harmonicas made from armadillo shell
play accordions the keys of which are pearl
and armadillo
shake tambourines
that ring with armadillo toes
2.
My dentist extracted all my teeth
and replaced them with dentures
made of armadillo shell
If I bite someone I can give them leprosy
even if I merely kiss them
and I’m feeling aggressive
like a first grader with no social skills
I’m feeling affectionate too
I’m blowing a saxophone
made from a scooped out
armadillo corpse
I’m feeling hopeful
as a jazz moon
and the new year approach