CULTURE, ART & POETRY

We are one continent, from sea to sea, and earth to sky. Sol de Medianoche reflects our diversity through our culture, art, and poetry.

Talk Back
By Raquel Polanco

I’ve learned it’s not fair to confuse children
Who are we?
to tell a child
that there
is a “right”
or “wrong” way
to live
to love
to learn the world for the first time
Picture
Indra Arriaga Delgado, “Soy Tu Bonbon”, Oil on Canvas and Wood, 2011, 12” x 16”
About the author:
Raquel Polanco is a Hispanic-American poet and a freelance writer based in Anchorage, Alaska who is continually inspired by God, humpback whales, Jupiter, traveling, and paper planes. Her life of travels and creativity is filled with laughter, passionate exploration, curls, plant-based eateries, empathy, intentional connections, self-love, self-care, and lots of faith. She believes that storytelling is our birthright and poetry is the sacred path towards empathy and healing.  ​