Photo by Ed Ortiz - Book and Hot Puerto Rican Coffee in My Taíno-Inspired Mug I finished reading The Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley over the weekend, and I really enjoyed reading her poems and learning more about her life. Most importantly, I learned that people often think less of others when they make no … Continue reading Book Review: The Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley
Tag: Poem
To the Unknown Father
The world expects a man to lead and protect. After all, some say he is the stronger of the two.A man is supposed to care, to love— with the expectation that he’ll one day start a family.People of all kinds stress the importance of being a man, grooming him to become a provider, a teacher.And on the appointed day,he rose to the occasion:found … Continue reading To the Unknown Father
My Forever Love
It took me some time to write this poem, but it finally arrived. It’s dedicated to my beautiful wife, an extroverted soul who completes me in every way. Words, whether written or spoken, are not enough to describe the love I feel for her. It has been a little over 30 years since I first … Continue reading My Forever Love
The Old Tree
Today, as part of our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we turn our attention to the third poem, The Old Tree, from the book section titled Love Poems in Old Age. This poem beautifully captures the fragility of life and the grace of aging and decline. El Arbol ViejoSobre la espina dorsal del … Continue reading The Old Tree
Honeymoon Journey
As part of the ongoing series showcasing poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, I am delighted to share his fifth poem today, titled "Viaje En Luna De Miel". Viaje En Luna De Miel Las leves auras nocturnas van de mano con la luna;En frágil barca de oro nos invitan a pasear,El viaje ha de … Continue reading Honeymoon Journey
Thoughts about leadership, history, and more 