JOURNAL ARTICLE

From “Small Sargasso Mountains”.

  • Published In: Poetry, 2026, v. 228, n. 2. P. 127 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ochoa, Antonio 3 of 3

Abstract

The text focuses on a series of reflective poems that explore cultural memory, personal history, and indigenous heritage through vivid imagery and specific references. It highlights the iconic colossal Olmec heads carved in basalt, particularly one displayed in the museum-park of La Venta in Villahermosa, Tabasco, and intertwines this with intimate family memories involving art, music, and Mexican landmarks such as the National Palace and Templo Mayor. The poems emphasize the shaping power of language and voice, especially in the context of Mexico City Spanish, and evoke themes of identity, tradition, and the passage of time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry. 2026/05, Vol. 228, Issue 2, p127
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Anthropology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0032-2032
  • Accession Number:192468154
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