Tal Vez Monstruos / Monsters Maybe

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Elena Salamanca's work delves into the intricate relationship between ecology and colonial violence, intertwining personal memories and ancestral knowledge. Through poetic language, she examines the historical practices that have caused ecological devastation in El Salvador and South America. The fragility of wildflowers symbolizes resilience and serves as a reminder of environmental memory. This excerpt presents a poetic exploration of wonder and the potential existence of diverse forms of life prior to wars and colonization, skillfully translated by Ryan Greene.