Fuego; A Chicano Poets Voice

My Passion for Poetry

Poetry has always been more than just words on paper to me—it's been my lifeline, my voice when I felt silenced, my heart's beat and soul’s flame. Influenced profoundly by gritty poets like Miguel Piñero, Jimmy Santiago Baca, and Pablo Neruda, my poetry seeks to ignite fires, spark conversations, and illuminate the raw, beautiful truths of life.

As I've written before:

"I choose fire—it dances on my tongue,

flickers at my fingertips,

burns through my veins,

setting words ablaze

in revolutionary flames."

My poems explore identity, resilience, love, loss, and the revolutionary spirit—all infused with the raw authenticity of my Chicano roots.

Why I'm Raising Funds

Publishing independently means taking charge of my narrative without compromise. Your support will help cover editing, design, printing, and distribution costs, allowing my words to reach and resonate with more hearts. Reaching this goal would help produce my first batch of chapbooks (with more copies being able to be printed as needed) and allow me to move forward in my work to produce a full book in the near future.

Donation Tiers

Tier 1: Spark the Flame (Any Donation)

A heartfelt thank-you note expressing my gratitude for your belief in my poetic journey.

Tier 2: Ignite the Page ($15 Donation)

A personalized thank-you note.

One signed copy of my poetry chapbook.

Tier 3: Fan the Fire ($25+ Donation)

A personalized thank-you note.

One signed copy of my poetry chapbook.

A custom-written poem crafted just for you, reflecting your essence or a topic dear to your heart.

Tier 4: Blaze of Glory ($100 Donation)

A personalized thank-you note.

One signed copy of my poetry chapbook.

A custom-written poem crafted just for you.

A 30-minute poetry reading appearance in the Portland area.

Closing Note

Every contribution brings my poetry from the page to the hearts and hands of readers like you. Together, let's fan the flames of authentic storytelling and poetic truth. Thank you for believing in this journey and helping to make this chapbook a reality.