Maria was born 
In the southeast desert of California,
Like the place where Walter White hides out;
Like the place where Denny’s is a bar
And a restaurant;
Like the place where Cher is from.

She had aspirations.
She would not die in the desert
Without being known.

Without. Being. Seen.

She married a man 
Who inherited a luxury car
Dealership.
She moved into his parent’s house
In the dark orange sprawl 
Of Camancho, CA.

She was, and she is
The most beautiful woman 
In Camancho.

And her husband knows it.

“Wear this. Pose for me.”

She’s there. In Christmas lingerie
Smiling at you
Beckoning you
To look anywhere except for her cleavage.

On the side of the 138.

She is there, smiling.

At home,
She steps out into the navy night.
She acknowledges the impatient
Winter wind.
She squints in the moonlight 
Knowing she is 
The Queen of Camancho.