VIVA ZAPATA!

           Massachusetts, 2005


Dawn dropped her husband
at his Dunkin Donuts job

then found a parking space
at work with ease.

Three hours later
her boss showed up

and spilled
her files all over the floor.

Dawn held up a file in Spanish,
I really ought to learn this.

Why? You’re married
to a Moroccan.

Most Americans don’t even
speak English well

You’re fluent
in English and French.

Yes, but my family
is from Mexico.

No kidding
I never would have guessed

Given your name
is Dawn Hillali.

What is your maiden name?
ZAPATA.