An Ode to me

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion When I met my friend He did not ask me what roads Took me to meet him Instead, he asked me “who are you”? Who am I? I am I am a man born in Mexico City, living in the United States I am the child of my grandparents, younger brother,…

Ambition cannot be taught.

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion We can learn many subjects through study and experience alone in this world. We learn more about ourselves and the subjects at hand through books, practices, and other forms of preparation. However, we cannot know about our interests and emotions in these experiences. Ambition is much like motivation. Discipline is the…

Why I Write

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion I write because the sun rises every morning and sets at dusk. I write because the plants grow upward and point towards the sun. I write because a compass needle will point you north. I write because a baby crawls, a toddler walks, and a kid runs. I write because the seasons change.…

8 Haikus

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion 1. Life is a journey Full of wonders and moments So many are true 2. Point pleasant, well be There you will find all that you Enjoy in this world 3. Amnesia is A prevalent condition To the human test 4. Modern Crusaders They remind me of the knights Of the…

7 Haikus

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion A short collection of haikus I have recently written. 1. Secrets lay hidden Our minds are so powerful Witness it yourself 2. Like a shining pearl The shine you have shows angles Angle to your light 3. Live like a legend Create the book you will tell Fulfill your purpose 4.…

Poetry from High School

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion Welcome, I wrote these 10 haiku poems in high school almost 10 years ago. “The haiku is a Japanese poetic form that consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third.” — Encyclopedia Britannica Enjoy! 1. Mexico Cancun Beautiful tropical…

Life is a tree

By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion Life will disappoint you…and that’s okay. In life, you will meet many people. You will participate in many activities throughout your life. Do not regret what happens and what doesn’t happen. We create expectations because we are brought up to have them. From birth to adulthood, we have ideas that any…