Schiller Marcelin's collection of Haitian Creole (Kreyol) poems "Rekey Ekstra Fatal" is beguiling, remarkably lush and sharply satirical. Each poem is a tiny heirloom mirror that slightly distorts and illuminates wisps of detailed texture in Haitian culture. This is a collection of poems culled over 27 years, remarkable experiences and multiple continents. Each piece illuminates an ever-shifting face of clouds that reflect the author's experiences and perpetually dislodges the anchor his Haitian poetic foundational roots. Mr. Marcelin's evolution from national labor union leader in his native...