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OUROBOROS is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of poetry and prose, inviting readers on a personal journey through the labyrinth of love, loss, and resilience. From mystical encounters where family ties tango with the supernatural, to candid confessions that blend tears and laughter like licorice-induced memories, each piece intertwines cultural heritage with personal reflection. A playful nod to life's absurdities and a tender embrace of its complexities, this collection is a celebration to the beauty and chaos of the human experience, leaving an indelible mark on the soul of every reader.
About the author
Lissa Batista is a Brazilian born poet living in Miami, Florida among iguanas and summer hurricanes. Batista earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida International University in 2016 and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, 2023. She has published poems and essays in Prairie Schooner, New York Quarterly, Passengers Journal, Drunk Monkeys, Islandia, West Trade Review, South Florida Poetry Journal, Bellingham Review and a few others. Batista was nominated for both Best New Poets and the Pushcart Prize, and a semi-finalist in the 2023 New Women's Voiced Chapbook Competition for Finishing Line Press.
