"Morín's writing uses the mundane details of everyday life.as a jumping-off point for creating fascinating and philosophical worlds." -- LitHub "[Morín's] writing cuts to the core with electrifying force . A promising and powerful new voice in American poetry, the Texas native arrives with a revealing anthology about suffering, self-identity and the trivial occasions that tie one's existence together . If you're not a big fan of poetry, Machete will make you one." --Nicholas Addison Thomas, The Free Lance-Star "In his new collection, Machete , Mórin questions how to prepare his son for life in modern America. He explores the country's legacy of racism and the importance of joy as a survival tool." -- Texas Standard "Wonderfully intimate .

Highlights Morín's versatility as a poet who fuses both content and form . I would rush out to buy a copy of Machete just to have a poem like 'Two Dolphins' on hand. Not only was I captivated by the sheer beauty and dexterity of the poem but I was struck by how rare it is to come across poems about fatherhood . If Morín wields language like a machete, it's to slash through ignorance, to clear a path for strollering his children onto a sidewalk, safe from traffic." --Julie Poole, Texas Observer "Perceptive . Asks readers to go beyond seeing the world at face value, offering vivid descriptions and cutting political critique . Playful and piercing, this impressive collection demonstrates a radical kind of empathy." -- Publishers Weekly.