Tripas

Tripas by Brandon Som is a striking collection of poetry that explores themes of migration, memory, and identity through vivid, sensory language. The title, meaning "guts" in Spanish, reflects the visceral journey Som takes through his family's immigrant experiences and his own complex cultural identity. With each poem, Som delves into the physical and emotional landscapes of displacement and belonging, blending English and Spanish in a powerful narrative that celebrates resilience and the intricacies of heritage. Tripas is both haunting and deeply moving, a meditation on what it means to live between worlds.