Ocean
I adore this melody The swish and sway of your movement The calming sense of purpose Perseverance To return always Back and forth Gathering momentum As you approach the finish…
Después de Irma (Puerto Rico)
Puerto Rico got really lucky with Irma, but that doesn't mean shit didn't go down. Here are pics of the next day in San Juan where the effects were not…
Sunday Morning Gift
As some of you might know, I'm very fond of nature. In particular, I really like mushrooms. I think they look like tiny fairy umbrellas. This morning, nature blessed me…
Kids Need a Voice in Publishing
I've been reading a lot about writing and publishing these days. I notice there are a lot of writers out there drowning in self-doubt and frustration and the common element…
Why I wrote Pixie Piper
The Adventures of Pixie Piper: A Fairy's Breath by Maricel Jiménez Peña My rating: 5 of 5 stars I wanted to write something fun to read; an adventure! I am…
El Ucar de mi ventana
Sufre, ¿o soy yo? Con cada golpe del machete Cada trazo de la sierra que lo debilita Cada brazo que deja de ser Sufro, por el verde que ha caído…
This is the path that veers away from road 187.
Paseo Piñones, Scenic Bike Route @ Loíza, Puerto Rico
Piñones is a small treasure of possibilities. From natural seawater pools, surfing spots, chinchorros with traditional fried foods like alcapurrias and bacalaítos, to fishing, fruit frappes and a pretty cool…
I Am (Throwback Thursday poetry from 2001)
I am once again the oceanRestlessly pounding the reef bound shoresCold water floating in the surfaceBoiling undercurrents, waiting… My salty expressions grow biggerWildly, yet gracefullyI fold within myselfCrashing against the rocksTorn…
The Tropical Tree House @ Rincón Puerto Rico
When I was a kid, I always wanted a tree house. In fact, as an adult, I wanted to live up in the trees like the Swiss Family Robinson. I…