Wild Animals on the Moon and Other Poems: And Other Poems
In lyrical, original language expressing anger, hope, optimism, and a fierce independence, Naomi Ayala explores being Puerto Rican on the mainland-- displaying pride in her culture coupled with the pain of exclusion, vividly describing her encounters with racism and poverty, and the power of love in these difficult circumstances.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1880684446
ISBN13:9781880684443
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Curbstone Press
Length:70 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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4 ratings
great poetic representation of boriqua pride
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I had the honor of meeting Ms. Ayala in Maryland last semester. Her words are very powerful and important to everyone who has a struggle in their life. She does a great job at expressing her feelings. Boriqua pride forever!
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
"In lyrical,original language expressing anger, hope, optimism, and a fierce independence, Naomi Ayala explores being Puerto Rican on the mainland--displaying pride in her culture coupled with the pain of exclusion, vividly describing her encounters with racism and poverty, and the power of love in these difficult circumstances." --Hispancic Outlook in Higher Education"Naomi Ayala writes poems like water; a clear strong current, sometimes tranquil, sometimes furious, but always swirling with life. There is a lyrical passion for justice here, an out-loud celebration of struggle and survival rooted in the Puerto Rican experience. Wild animals, indeed! These poems are wild, in the best sense of the word." --Martín Espada"Ayala's poems are bold, surrealistic, freewheeling. She plays with placement on the page...Ayala's style contributes to the power of what she has to say." --Margaret Huntington, American Book Review"Some women are silent--they worry about what they say and how they say it. But...Naomi Ayala will not be silenced in any language." --Teresa Cruz, Connecticut Post
Deep,heart felt expression.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Don't sell yourself short.Read it,feel it,dare to open your heart
It took me back home and left me there.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
There are few books that make you stop and think. This one does. Real hard.
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