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Todas Nosotras, Sutherland Jaramillo
Todas Nosotras, Sutherland Jaramillo
Chamisa: A Journal of Literary, Performance, and Visual Arts of the Greater Southwest
Through the consideration of the figure of La Llorona in poetic narratives, these poems, which are selections from a self-produced collection of poetry in my Master’s Thesis "La Llorona in Nuevomexicana Poetic Narratives: Reflections on Writing and Memory," explore themes of identity, place, and memory, and offer a reflection on the role of women as storytellers and the possibility of reimagining the lore to tell the story of both La Llorona’s haunting liminality and empowerment.
Nothing Above, Everything Below: Zumbadores De La Sierra Jémez, Enrique R. Lamadrid
Nothing Above, Everything Below: Zumbadores De La Sierra Jémez, Enrique R. Lamadrid
Chamisa: A Journal of Literary, Performance, and Visual Arts of the Greater Southwest
"Nothing Above, Everything Below" is a "species poem" dedicated to the two kinds of "zoomers" that frequented Rudolfo Anaya's casita in Jémez Springs in the summertime. He was deeply inspired by the Jémez mountains, its peoples and creatures. Hummingbirds are so fascinating to all, that they easily become commonplace. Clichés when writing about them are difficult to overcome. This is the story of the two zumbadores (Sp.) that migrate to breed in northern boreal forests. They do not hum, but rather zoom between cultures, between life and death. This memorial tribute honors Anaya and his great generosity. He made his …
Of Motherhood, Caldo Y Atole, Amanda R. Garcia
Of Motherhood, Caldo Y Atole, Amanda R. Garcia
Chamisa: A Journal of Literary, Performance, and Visual Arts of the Greater Southwest
"Of Motherhood, caldo y atole" explores the complexity of motherhood in relation to the vivid scenery, culture, and food of New Mexico.