In this collection of over 100 poems, the author pays homage to Cuba, Afro-Cuban music, love, and the simple things in life. His writing captures the rhythms, colors, and warmth of the Caribbean, and his sensitivity and deep commitment to humanity make him one of the most beloved Spanish-language poets. The volume includes a glossary of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean terms. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.