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Two Poems on Border Identity

By Abel Salas, Melissa Lozano

Reflections on life at the U.S.-Mexico crossroads by two California poets.

This article is adapted from AQ's special issue on the U.S.-Mexico relationship. To receive AQ at home, subscribe here.

Borders

I recognize the signs
                                  of heartbreak
I recognize them
                                  in me
in the ball of twine
                                  four inches in diameter
someone...

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