Humberto Ak Abal Libros

Poems that children can enjoy. The poet is from the Kiche (or Quiché) tribe of Guatemala, and his poems reflect the life of his people.

Terse, decidedly conversational haiku-like poetry collection by an indigenous Guatemalan, this book will surprise readers who may expect it to provide direct political commentary. Akbals concerns are elsewhere, and if it is true that nature is present in the books four subdivisions, especially in the onomatopoeic use of language, the poet focuses more on dangerously