Unlocking the Hidden Secrets in Joseph Romano’s Enigmatic Poem, La Cucaracha
Ever notice how the smallest intruder can turn a quiet home into a chaotic tango floor? This poem captures that quirky dance with la cucaracha—the elusive cockroach that vanishes the moment you peek, only to reappear when your back’s turned, turning your own space into a stage for its antics. It’s a sly reminder: sometimes, the things we try hardest to escape keep coming back to haunt—or amuse—us. What if these tiny fugitives are less pests and more elusive poets, scribbling their own verses across our floors with every sudden scatter? Dive into this whimsical chase and see if you don’t catch yourself rooting for the little dancer.
They scatter and they run as I open my door.
And when I look again, there are no more.
They run away all scared with fright.
They hide in my walls to keep out of sight.
And when I’m ready to leave and close my door.
They return again to dance upon my floor.
Then I suddenly reach out and I grab, I gotcha .
And when I look into my hand I see la cucaracha.
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