Assimilated Natives

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Assimilated Natives is an evocative collection of borderland poems that offers a poignant and introspective exploration into the complex identity of a third-plus generation Chicanx. Through the lens of poetry, the Gume Laurel III explores the profound impact of forced assimilation into American culture on the richness of cultural practices. The poems weave a narrative that vividly depicts the disruption and transformation of age-old traditions, capturing the struggle of navigating the tension between heritage and assimilation. The poems unveil the emotional journey of reconciling the duality of existence - embracing the old ways while traversing the unfamiliar terrain of the new world. The poet skillfully articulates the resilience inherent in the resolve to preserve cultural roots, offering a glimpse into the inner conflicts, triumphs, and steadfast determination of the assimilated natives.