Juan Pablo Jalisco's World of Poetry

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Frederick A

Poetry as it should be! I can see why Mr. Jalisco won the recent Preditors & Editors Best Poet of 2008 award. This work is superb. 'Heroes of the Revolution' can reduce a man to tears, and 'The Flag' reveals in stark reality the horrors of a civil war. There is romance too, and Juan Pablo Jalisco's poems to Mario Conchita are touching and show great depth of romantic feeling. This poet gives us humour too, as in 'Sleeping Giants in Sunday Best Hats'. I loved it. 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' is a triumph for Mr. Jalisco. Thoroughly recommended.

Jalisco weaves a poignant and evocative tale of Mexico

Of Aztecs and Conquistadors by poet Juan Pablo Jalisco is an evocative and poignant mid twentieth century memory of Mexico as seen through the eyes of the author during his formative years. This read is for those who ask the questions, "Who am I, where did I come from and what made me who I am?" Questions not limited to poetry fans.  This book is for everyone.

Topics range from Aztec history, dolphins, friends, a modernizing civilization, loss, iguanas seeking warmth, to the love of a young man for his lady.  Jalisco snatches bits of life from street vendors, mystics, artists, and revolutionaries and weaves the entire ensemble into a slowly fading tapestry growing fainter in the mist of time. But the overriding radiance of Aztecs and Conquistadors is hope.

We interpret individual poems based on our own experiences, but the overall impact of Aztecs and Conquistadors is universal.  When the last page is turned, there is a slow nod of the head and a quietly uttered, "Yes."

Tom Cooke

San Antonio de Bexar, Tejas

REVIEW:  

I’ll freely admit that a book of poetry has never been one that I’ll grab from a library shelf. All I’ve known about poetry is that it’s supposed to rhyme. With Of Aztecs and Conquistadors, I wasn’t sure if Juan Pablo Jalisco could hold my interest long enough to get me past the first page. But besides the fact that his words allowed me to see the iguanas at the old temple, the aged matador sitting in the doorway, the beautiful love for Maria Conchita Moreno, and the delightful swim with the wild dolphin, he surprised me in the simple fact that I understood what I read…and I enjoyed it! Way to go, Juan.


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