Roadrunner

by

Angelina Sarsficio


Roadrunner, roadrunner
Where are you running to?
Fast you are, but I've seen you.
What did you do? That's why you're looking around.
Are you looking for me?
. . . I'm standing over here.


FromWhen it Rains: Papago and Pima Poetry edited by Ofelia Zepeda, University of Arizona Press, Sun Tracks Vol. 7,
© 1982 Angelina Sarsficio.

This poem is also available in the 'O'odham language.