2 Craig Santos Perez Poems

Craig Santos Perez is a native Chamoru poet from the Pacific Island of Guåhan/Guam. He has published three collections of poetry throughout his career so far. These include from unincorporated territory [hacha] and from unincorporated territory [guma’].

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Thanksgiving in the Anthropocene

‘Thanksgiving in the Anthropocene’ critiques traditions, urging reflection on environmental impact and social injustices, invoking discomfort, empathy, and contemplation in readers.

Craig Santos Perez's works often engage with socio-political and environmental themes, using vivid imagery and sharp critique to explore complex issues. This poem, with its critical examination of modern Thanksgiving, reflects his style of addressing pressing concerns with depth, irony, and a call for introspection, making it a typical example of his body of work.

Thank you, instant mashed potatoes, your bland taste

makes me feel like an average American. Thank you,

incarcerated Americans, for filling the labor shortage

and packing potatoes in Idaho. Thank you, canned

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Halloween in the Anthropocene, 2015

‘Halloween in the Anthropocene, 2015’ melds Halloween’s fun with the grim realities of the Anthropocene, spotlighting global issues.

Darkness spills across the sky like an oil plume.

The moon reflects bleached coral. Tonight, let us

praise the sacrificed. Praise the souls of black

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