Pedro was a shaman
of the Calebra tribe,
near the Amazon.
The tribe shared everything:
the animals they killed,
a 200lb log carried in
a baton-like race, and women.
A bunch of polygamists.
Pedro got pissed when
he saw his wife going to
join the men in
their snake-winding dance–
a ritual meant to introduce
boys into adulthood.
50 guys for 6 girls.
Pedro grabbed her before
she joined the dance
a second time,
smacked her around a bit.
The chief said he was
too influenced by the civilized.
It really bothered them.
I get jealous all the time.
A lingered pause between
a customer & a waitress I like.
A man on the sidewalk,
his wife, their kids, their dogs.
Jealous that you’ve been
w/ the same guy for
3yrs & he still
hasn’t given ya a ring
And jealous ‘cause you
love him for it.