Tequila
written by: Shivani Kamal
A distilled spirit
from the Jaslican highlands
First known as pulque
In Mexico, served
neat in un caballito
No salt and lime here
Around the world, mixed
in a margarita or
tequila sunrise
Sweet, fruity, earthy
Don Julio y Patrón
Always drink top shelf
Los Jimadores
harvest the blue agave
using a coa
The piña core baked
Slowly for up to three days
Releasing sugars
Shredded, crushed then juiced
Fermented in large barrels
Distilled twice after
Bottled as blanco
Aged golden añejo
o reposado
Intellectual
Property of Mexico
Trademarked tequila
Shivani Kamal
Shivani Kamal is a physician currently residing in Fresno, CA. She enjoys writing Haiku poetry and has a special interest in medical and cultural humanities. Her work has been featured in Health Enhanced by Art Journal.
