armchair travel

when it rains in Guadalajara,
they say it’s a “tequila day.”

when it rains in LA
they say the world is ending.

it always rains
when I am in LA.

what does that say
about my existence?

no tequila for me,
only chilaquiles and stories.

they don't know 
the kitchens I come from. 

I wonder what kitchens
I am going back to...