An Antipoet's View of the Modern World

Dr. Ruben Gonzalez, PhD has always used poetry to express himself and comment on life events. His poems are not about romance but about our chaotic world. These verses will challenge the reader to realize that poetry offers us a different way to examine the world. Ruben Gonzalez finds his inspiration in everyday events but his poems always have a twist. He has studied the poetry of Nicanor Parra and the work of this Antipoet motivated Ruben to use a genre of poetry which makes the reader laugh and enjoy the sarcasm. Today, Dr. Gonzalez teaches languages and literature at Alabama State University. He continues to write poetry almost every day and often presents his original compositions at poetry readings and conferences throughout the country.