They say poetry is what gets lost in translation. I prefer to subscribe to the more optimistic view that poetry is what gets found in new places, wearing a different coat but carrying the same heart. Writing my poetry collection, Retalhos Lusitanos, was an exercise in capturing the specific, untranslatable feeling of being Portuguese—the salt…

Storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest traditions, transcending time, geography, and language. From the earliest cave paintings to the complex narratives of modern literature, storytelling has been an integral part of human culture. Among the many forms of storytelling, poetry stands out as a powerful medium that bridges cultural divides, offering a universal language of…