If I was a Burrito

I wouldn't be no corporate burrito
from taco bell
suited in a graphic designer wrapper
sitting sterile under heatlamps
stuffed with boil in the bag beef
oh no, I wouldn't be no corporate burrito

If I was a burrito
I wouldn't be no school cafeteria burrito
from LAUSD
tasting uninspired with stale
government cheese
served on styrofoam trays
oh no, I wouldn't be no cafeteria burrito

If I was a burrito
I wouldn't be no organic burrito
from overpriced restaurants
decorated in colorful cactus icons
wrapped in alien green spinach tortillas
sold for ten dollars to gringos
they don't even call them burritos
they call them "wraps"
Chale with that
Oh no, I wouldn't be no bourgeoisie burrito

If I was a burrito
I'd be mama's burrito
blanketed in soft flour tortillas fresh off the comale
filled with frijoles fritos
splashed with homemade salsa
picante and cilantro
con queso ranchero
si, con queso ranchero

If I could be a burrito
I'd be ama's burrito
Yes, I would.
Yes, I would.


Beto Palomar