Claribel Alegría – Rain
As the falling rain trickles among the stones memories come bubbling out. It’s as if the rain had pierced my temples. Streaming streaming chaotically come memories: the reedy voice of the servant telling me tales of ghosts. They sat beside me the ghosts and the bed creaked that purple-dark afternoon when I learned you were … Read more
The Merchant of Venice – Shylock’s Monologue
I’ve decided to journey into the Shakespearian Era so I’ve started reading, or should I say, watching most of his plays. I thought, what would be the best one to start with, well how about the popular The Merchant of Venice . I’ve seen a few of the film adaptations but I think Al Pacino … Read more
