Kategoria BISAC: Poetry >> Caribbean & Latin American

The poems, often tinged with nostalgia, are a tribute to formative influences of his youth in Trinidad, his island homeland. They trace the emergence of a distinctive poetic vision. There are three sections to the book.

Part one explores experiences such as going to hear a police orchestra play classical music, a family vacation at a coastal village, and the pains of separation from loved ones.

The...

Compartimiento de la palabra hebrea qui-nim nidos, traducida en sinonimos como estancias, aposentos, celdas, cuartos, camaras, celditas, cabinas etc.

Compartimientos y comportamientos algo que debemos exteriorzar, ellos hablan de nosotros mismos sobre ser hospitalarios en el corazon, empezando con nuestra familia y con nuestros vecinos en el caso del autor es un paciente solitario que necesita ser escuchado por el lector quien lo visita en el lugar de rehabilitacion y que es movido de cuarto en cuarto porque padece claustrofobia el enfermo no debe mostrar. comportamientos como habla...

This is the second book of poetry by Andre V.A Georges, a young poet who is already upon the scene. Andre's unique voice is a blend of Haitian, American, and student. He tells stories of love and struggle, of politics and promise. His poetry is both passionate and poignant, and it will make you believe in the triumph and enduring quality of youth.

On an island in the Caribbean Sea, a breathtaking backdrop provides inspiration. In her collection of fresh, engaging verse, poet Audrey Atherley shares imagery that provides a unique perspective into the landscape of Barbados as well as what it is like to live as a West Indian in New York.

Atherley paints a colourful picture of Barbados life - the shouts of the market vendor, the songs of birds, the smell of raw fish and sea eggs, and the sight of the fishing boats at Skeetes Bay. She also explores the feelings she experienced while attempting to acclimate to life in America, as the...

"Americo Casiano Jr. ... is able to transcend the one-dimensional, limited focus and explore the complexity and variety of our lives-our past and our future, our desires and our demons. Read Americo's work carefully. It reflects community life, the fight against the drug scourge, the experiences of driving a livery cab in New York, and the struggle for justice. His work celebrates the beauty of who we are-a multi-racial, multi-skilled community of working people."
-From the Introduction by Richard Perez

"On the Stand" presents the deeply moving and rhythmic voice of Americo Casiano...