Approximately 800 poems were written by the author over a twenty-year time frame. Originally published in 33 chapbooks, in the 1970's in small chap books Red self-printed by mimeograph, machine copy, & stencil 'back in the day' before Xerox photo copy, which he distributed in the streets and gay bars. They were combined & republished in 1996, in a 2-volume poetry collection. THE AGE OF OM, and, THE IRON WOMAN. They contain Early Poems (1957-1967). Women's Liberation Poems (1970's). God Poems & Other Later Works (1976-1978). Some of the epic poems are COME TO THE BLACK MARKET, and THE CITY WHERE THERE'S FIRE!
Begining before her first year of age at chapter zero, the story of a Latina Lesbian growing up in el barrio de San Francisco Mission. A look at her family life, sisters, brothers, parents. La escuela, La Iglaise. Each chapter in this marvelous work is a year of Libertads life. Her ambitions. Her life struggle. Her personal growth. The women she takes to bed, and her subsequent adventures. HOT! HOT! Another Masterwork from the pen of Poet/Artist Author Red Jordan Arobateau, Barrio Blues is completely spiced up with some Spanish words, and phrases. A true reading experience!
A special edition of The Red Wheelbarrow 11, which should be of interest to anyone who is published in the paperback edition! This hardcover edition is the perfect gift or keepsake for any of the four dozen poets in its pages. The featured poet is Jim Klein, editor of The Red Wheelbarrow and leader of the Red Wheelbarrow Poets' weekly poetry workshop.
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