Poetry

Guatemala’s Neruda

Hugo Arce was killed on Janruary 23, 2008. It happened during a transition period in Guatemalan’s government, just before he was to defend himself against defamation charges against then first lady, Sandra Colom. Many close to him suspect his death, which was reported as a suicide, was brought upon by his enemies, whom he spoke…

Poem: The Four Essential Elements

She She came like an idea, an inspired flash that illuminated new corners. We were like small children with big dreams, daring our future to dawn. I surrounded our initials with a heart in the snow. Then came the spring, a beautiful season of life that we did not enjoy. And so I disguised myself…

Poem: The People Who Laughed At The Moon

The People Who Laughed At The Moon There was once a people who laughed at the moon. They made kissy faces at the sun and stared Off into the darkness just to name the stars— Searching sometimes for signs that What they already had was not just At their fingertips.   They locked themselves in…