Messi, Malvinas's hero
the things you treated like an artist,
all that footballing artistry:
the corner kick, the spirited dribbles.
the brave, Argentine comebacks.
Then the World Cup reverence
of millions of hands and your gaze
fixed on stormy plays.
If you cry, Captain, know that Fierro's
sobs rolled down his cheeks,
a manly lament, pulse, adrenaline.
The gringo knew death and burial,
the athlete's bulging heart.
And Malvinas, yes, they are Argentine!