Poem Published in pacificREVIEW
Last night I received my contributor copy of pacificREVIEW and it is gorgeous! If you’re not familiar with pacificREVIEW they are a west coast arts journal that publishes poetry, short fiction, and visual art. This feature’s theme was “The Mirror Maze” focusing on the exploration of self and identity. So much of the writing featured was from fellow writers who, like myself, identify as mixed heritage/mixed raced/mixed culture. They feature the struggle to balance these two cultures and parts of oneself. I can’t express how it feels to read a piece that represents your struggle and personhood so well. I was especially moved by “How To Lose Your Culture” by Juan Cortez and “Mírame”by Eric Odynocki.
The journal features crisp, vivid art in full color throughout with a sleek, glossy soft cover. The journal was edited by Nayeli Castañenda-Lechuga along with other staff from San Diego State University.
My poem “ETHNIC ORIGIN: (Circle One)” was published in this issue and explores my relationship with my conflicting relationship between my white and Mexican background.
If you are interested you can purchase your copy of the journal here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0916304205?dchild=1&keywords=pacific&m=A119ICNS1106UD&qid=1627432303&s=merchant-items&sr=1-6&linkCode=sl1&tag=sdsupress-20&linkId=28ca0c92a9083c2ba2b5238a66753d71&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
