Dayo

by Marc Pérez

An elegant debut collection that illuminates the contours of un/belonging. Dayo is a Tagalog word referring to someone who exists in a place not their own. A wanderer, migrant worker, exile or simply a stranger. At its core, the poems in Dayo -interrogate whether belonging can exist in a society suffused with violence. Here, the poet, as a stranger, confronts the politics of recognition by offering his vision. Reflexive and lyrical, this collection embodies the true curiosity and tenacious spirit of a dayo seeking a place to replant, tend, and grow delicate roots.

Genres: Poetry

96 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2024

Reviews

[Cassidy A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this poetry collection. It brought tears to my eyes and an aching to my heart, in a good way. Beautiful. Anything else I could say would just be writing out some of the poems to convince you to pick this up for yourself.

[chriscielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had the pleasure of hearing the author read this poetry book cover to cover at an event! I related so much to the themes, and I loved the unique format of some of the poems.