Ojo En Celo / Eye in Heat

Discover the profound beauty of nature and the intricacies of human experience in Ojo En Celo / Eye in Heat by Margarita Pintado Burgos. This captivating collection of poems, published by the University of Arizona Press in 2024, spans 144 pages and is available in a paperback format. Burgos’s work resonates with devastating clarity, offering a dual-language experience in both Spanish and English. Through her evocative verses, she brings to life the unseen world around us—plants, trees, birds, and the gentle caress of ocean waves. Each poem invites readers to explore the forgotten fruit in the kitchen and the familiar furniture of a home, revealing how light can both illuminate and obscure. Ojo En Celo / Eye in Heat is a testament to the delicate balance between destruction and nourishment, making it a must-read for poetry lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.