Inspired by the idiosyncratic nature of the bongo drum, originally referred to as the "Oriente" in its early Cuban origins, I wrote this poem as a testament to my belief that I will someday find a place where I belong. The larger drum (hembra, fem.) represents the individualistic identity deep within me that constantly tries to shine through my intermittent compulsions to conform. The smaller drum (macho, masc.) represents the ultimate place where I belong and/or the people I will meet in the future, who will share my beliefs and catalyze my characteristic growth. With direct allusions to The Odyssey, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Salvador Dalí's painting The Persistence of Memory, I wrote about this internal struggle to discover my identity via symbolism and puns by writing free-flowing thoughts sans interruption.