When I was born & she was 1,
my sister, unable to pronounce
my name, baptised me
‘cuco’ — that alien being
which prowls the night
of children’s minds…

From this I learned a valuable lesson
& to cherish the monstrosity
of my being. & you,
when did you accept your monster-being?

All heavenly spheres align
to this moment: the end
of Advent, Nativity,
the start of grace &
renewal of Jubilee.