poetry
Refugees
September 3, 2015This poem is a response to the refugee/migrant crisis now engulfing Europe.
Read moreToday in history: Fidel turns 89, poem by Che
August 13, 2015"If iron stands in our way, we ask for a sheet of Cuban tears to cover our guerrillas bones on the journey to American history . . . "
Read more“15 and a Union, Someday,” a villanelle
July 7, 2015This poem is a villanelle, a form of poetry that traces its humble roots to the Italian countryside and peasants singing rounds during the harvest.
Read moreJuan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
June 10, 2015"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
Read morePoem for peace: “Brother”
June 2, 2015"I depend on you and you can depend on me. A brother is no bother. We all have the same Father."
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