Sisters tie a sacred thread on their brothers' wrists, and brothers promise protection in return. The festival's essence of love and care remains unchanged despite evolving celebrations.

Sister Song By Casandra López I am not much more than a promise of a song, that Brother never asked me to sing, our forever song, but the crack of streets is sometimes a prison. It wasn’t ...

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The poem builds to a chilling reveal, bringing with it an epiphany, another feature of Harwood’s technique. There are 34 poems in the collection — and they resonate with a strong voice.