Hey Rooted Fam, here is one of our Favorite Responses from last week's writing prompt! Check it out.
La Ofrenda
It is my favorite time of the year, so full of life
I get to roam and live throughout the night
I hear the tales of the past, times so long ago
A journey back home, to see those I love
Tío Julio was a quiet soul, muy pensativo
Le encantó sus churros y tequila
Mi abuela she cared for her family
Her love, she showed daily
I put on my crown of flowers and my favorite dress
Tonight I want to look my best
With my crown of flores y mis zapatos
It’s almost here!
I imagine my mamá putting everything together
The pictures, la comida
Nuestras cosas favoritas
The candles to be lit, our guiding light
I’ll watch her from here, in her heart she’ll hold me
As I visit la ofrenda, I’ll feel her love
She’ll play my favorite songs
She’ll remember all my silly dances
Los colores, el amor y la música
La comida, los fotos y los recuerdos
We gather here tonight not mourn
Día de los muertos, our celebration of life has begun.