Alphabets of Seeds: Poems by Alba Ambert

This richly evocative poetry collection tackles diverse subjects and demonstrates the sweeping range of Alba Ambert’s writing. The poems’ themes extend from historical commentary to domestic violence to eroticism. Ambert’s lyrical voice captivates as she intermingles longer narrative poems and shorter contemplative pieces and social concerns with humorous verse. Invariably present in her work is the island of Puerto Rico, resonating with the sharp color of the poet’s palette and the haunting wounds of its history.