Take Me Back

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‘So’ I explained, ‘by saying I am and adding one of these adjectives, you can describe what you’re feeling. Example, if you chose tired: you could say I am tired-’

‘No, ticha.’ Momba said.

‘No? What do you mean?’ I asked.

‘No, ticha. A real man is never tired. Sometimes hungry (-maybe-), but never tired.’ (-A Mariñero)