Alberto Ríos Poems

Alberto Ríos was born in 1952. He attended the University of Arizona and received a BA and MA in creative writing. He has served as the state poet laureate of Arizona. His work has won numerous awards, including six Pushcart Prizes.

Nani

by Alberto Ríos

‘Nani’ by Alberto Ríos is a multi-layered poem. In it, the poet addresses themes like family, heritage, and the past. 

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