Ink on Paper: Poems - Paperback

by Melva Archer-Persico (Author)

This collection of carefully crafted poems treats a variety of themes including identity, migrant experiences, nature and faith. They explore some of life's profound questions along with reflections of a lighter nature. Description, metaphor, rhythm and wit combine to make Ink on Paper a collection of poems that makes for enjoyable reading.

Author Biography

Melva Archer-Persico is a Guyanese-born academic who currently resides in the United States. Her love of books and reading began in childhood. It is this love that led her to a career, teaching Spanish language and Hispanic literature. She has published a textbook for students preparing for the literary analysis section of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) and articles on Afro-Hispanic and Latin American literature in peer-reviewed academic publications. Ink on Paper - is her debut literary work. She plans to publish her collection of short stories, Ma Mae's Legacy soon. She is the mother of two daughters and resides with her husband in Seneca, South Carolina, U.S.A.