Carlos Lorenzo Estrada : Writing

The Hill I Die On

The Hill I Die On

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


The content of one's character relies on their unshakable courage to stand alone against adverse odds in the beliefs they hold to be true.
Sandstorm

Sandstorm

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


There are no words of condolences that will ever save us from ourselves. A message of self reflection on another dark day of our history.
Colors of Kahlo

Colors of Kahlo

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


To recognize the power of one's creative gifts is to simply say their name and watch as a people beam with pride in remembrance of their art
A Fragile Glass Heart

A Fragile Glass Heart

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I'm beginning to notice a repetitive theme in my writing. I apologize. Though I believe that speaks more about me than anything...
In Calvary

In Calvary

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


For those of faith; a small message of hope in trying times. Inspired by works like "Footsteps" and other religious writings.
Confucius Confusion

Confucius Confusion

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Dedicated to the late satirist comedian George Carlin...rest well, homies.
Guinevere's Lullaby

Guinevere's Lullaby

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


A small ryhme inspired by one of the main heroes of Camelot
The Pen; a Sword

The Pen; a Sword

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Words can be like cereal. Delicious right out of a freshly opened box. Or stale after sitting in a cabinet for months. But...
Hypocrisy of Freedom

Hypocrisy of Freedom

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


One can not read the poem "Cross" by Langston Hughes and not be changed by it. Freedom is not a fight, but a prayer.
Ethereal

Ethereal

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I believe life is a riddle that at times can be revealed as a joke. But at whose expense?