Drivers at the Short-Time Motel

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Exploring themes of war, displacement, and love, the collection features thirty poems that blend American and Filipino vernaculars. The work reflects the dual heritage of the poet, grappling with self-definition and a sense of exile. Through character studies and first-person narratives, the poems reveal a poignant search for connection and identity. With imagistic sincerity and lyrical pacing, Gloria addresses cultural and economic imperialism while intertwining magical imagery, offering a trustworthy examination of history and personal experience.