“Four Poems” by Marc Perez in memoriam you watch her heaving chest where you once lay sleeping hoping for it to last & you keep on thinking of the times when she left & came back for you crying on the first day of kindergarten … more » Continue Reading
‘Tatay’ by Marc Perez Oh, it has its triumphs, But look at its countless defeats, Missed blows, And repeat attempts! — Wislawa Szymborska, “On Death, Without Exaggeration” The room was dank because the plywood walls were not thick enough to keep Tatay’s house warm. … more » Continue Reading