03/21/2026
Homenaje: Poems on Heritage, Identity, and the Words That Shape Us is a lyrical tribute to my family and friends, to those who came before us, and to the courage it takes to carry one’s roots across oceans and generations. In this intimate and powerful collection, the poet honors his parents’ migration to the United States from Puerto Rico, tracing the sacrifices, faith, and fierce love that shaped a new beginning.
These poems move between island and mainland, between campo and city streets, exploring the contrasts of rural and urban life. From childhood memories in Hartford—especially the neighborhoods surrounding the towering C**t Factory building—to echoes of Puerto Rico’s mountains, kitchens, and front porches, the collection captures what it means to grow up between worlds.
At its heart, Homenaje is about family, dreams, and identity. It reflects on the neighborhoods that raise us, the language that forms us, and the faith that sustains us. With tenderness and strength, these poems examine belonging, resilience, and the quiet courage of migration. This collection is both a personal narrative and a communal offering—a homage to heritage, to memory, and to the enduring power of words to preserve who we are.
Available on Amazon Books.
https://a.co/d/0eKqYrmo
