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I am an immigrant poet who believes that peace is possible. I came to USA in 1974 in search of opportunities of education, work, peace and democracy. Essentially, I am a reader who experiences life and poetry.

Poetry is an ever-constant new event which gives reason to my existence. Authenticity requires from me to write the least amount of poetry with a specific audience in mind. Sincerity, in the other hand, connects me with the DNA and History of the Chilean people.

On this website I am Ulysses, and I welcome you to my Odyssey. In my poetic journey I found no revelation or recipe on how to write a poem. I have experienced that life is made of poetry and that language is constantly changing. I understand and admire the traditional poetic patterns of different cultures, but in what it relates to my work, I do not believe in formulas.

Language is not the invention of academicians and intellectuals. Language did not come from universities, libraries, or language departments. Language has evolved through time in the voices of teachers, students, farmers, construction workers, healers, fishermen, shoemakers, etc.

Language came from the earth, the water, the air, fire, river, night.

Welcome.

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