We Become a Poem / Nos Volvemos Poema: A bilingual collection of poems without translation / Una colección de poemas bilingüe sin traducción

by Silvi Galmozzi

We Become a Poem / Nos Volvemos Poema is a bilingual poetry collection that weaves together English and Spanish in a celebration of language, identity, and cultural connection.

These poems speak to the spaces between—between languages, between countries, between who we were and who we are becoming. With tenderness and clarity, Silvi Galmozzi invites readers into a poetic journey where translation is not the goal, but rather a shared experience of voice and rhythm.

Written for readers who live in more than one language, or who are learning to, this collection honors both the beauty and the tension of bilingual expression.

Whether you’re a lover of poetry, a language learner, or someone exploring what it means to belong, this book is for you.

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We Become a Poem / Nos Volvemos Poema es una colección de poesía bilingüe que entrelaza el inglés y el español en una celebración del lenguaje, la identidad y la conexión cultural.

Estos poemas hablan de los espacios entre lenguas, entre países, entre quienes fuimos y quienes estamos llegando a ser. Con ternura y claridad, Silvi Galmozzi invita a los lectores a un viaje poético donde la traducción no es el objetivo, sino una experiencia compartida de voz y ritmo.

Escrito para quienes viven en más de un idioma, o están aprendiendo a hacerlo, este libro honra tanto la belleza como la tensión de la expresión bilingüe.

Ya seas amante de la poesía, estudiante de idiomas o alguien que explora lo que significa pertenecer, este libro es para ti.

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2025

About the author

Silvi Galmozzi is a bilingual author, educator, and independent publisher at Sinagazi, a creative space for language, poetry, and cultural connection. Her debut book, We Become a Poem / Nos Volvemos Poema, is a bilingual poetry collection written in both English and Spanish, exploring identity, memory, and the beauty of multilingual expression.

Through her work, Silvi celebrates the intersection of language learning and literary artistry, offering books, tools, and reflections for curious readers and language lovers alike.
She is also the creator of Círculo de Lenguaje, an online community for adults who want to explore Spanish through culture, storytelling, and authentic human connection.

Reviews

[Nireths · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite interesting

The blocks of intro confused me to the actual contents. Which I was pleased about: my favorite part was Cultures in Contrast. Nice take on language.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I signed up for this drawing because I'm learning Spanish, and thought this would be a fun way to expand my vocabulary.
And it was. I was surprised by how much I could garner from context and how little I had to look up.
I will continue to enjoy this volume of poems as I continue my Spanish learning.

[Luis A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

"We Become A Poem, Nos Volvemos Poema," by Silvi Galmozzi, is a bilingual collection without translation that mixes both languages: Spanish and English in the poems. One can find in a single poem a line in English and the next line in Spanish making the reading more suitable for those who who are bilingual. This is a thing not usually seen in bilingual books of poetry that are written with the translation next to the original. We do not see this in this book. Thus, those who do not know both languages may find this technique not so appealing. But bilingual readers will not see the same being able to go back and forth through the readings. The diction here is simple and the book shows the flavor of being bilingual with poetry touching several themes.
This is a book more for bilingual than for those who are not; though those who are not may find something in it to enjoy.

[Myles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!

I loved how this book is bilingual! I also love how the poems that are written are beautifully crafted! SUCH A GOOD BOOK!

[Silvi Galmozzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

For many of us, the journey toward bilingual reading begins with curiosity and evolves into transformation. The first time you read a poem, a novel, or even a short story in another language, you realize that meaning is not fixed — it dances. A single phrase in Spanish can carry a warmth, humor, or tenderness that feels different in English, not better or worse, just new. This is the art of bilingual reading: it asks us to slow down, to savor, to think — and to open ourselves to multiple truths at once.
I enjoyed writing this book. I hope you enjoy reading it!