Dog-shaped Molcajete
by Jeremy Giles
My parents re-gifted me a dog-shaped molcajete, a modern multicultural affront/treasure, like me.
I gave it studs, peppercorns glued to its painted ears.
Last night, I used it to grind up all my love and put it in a dollop of guacamole with goat cheese.
Jeremy Giles (he/him) is queer multiracial author based in Asheville, North Carolina. He graduated from Johns Hopkins last year with a degree in Creative Writing and International Studies. He is an environmental activist and has worked at multiple human rights organizations.
His poetry is due to be published in the “Beyond Words Literary Magazine” and he has been published journalistically at “The Smithsonian Magazine” and “Catalyst Planet.”