Wild Animals on the Moon and Other Poems: And Other Poems

by Naomi Ayala

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"

Customer Reviews

great poetic representation of boriqua pride

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!

REVIEW QUOTES

"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.

Don't sell yourself short.Read it,feel it,dare to open your heart

It took me back home and left me there.

There are few books that make you stop and think. This one does. Real hard.