Alessandra Gonzalez is a Cuban American poet who dedicates her craft to pinning down the parallels between palm trees. Her work explores the tangled roots of family, memory, and identity, weaving personal experiences with the layered history of Cuba. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing the perfect cafecito, getting lost in old photo albums, or wondering what the ocean remembers.
I’m honored to share that my poem, "My Table," appears in the latest issue of Quilted Whispers.
This piece reflects on the intimate spaces where family memory gathers and unravels — how ordinary objects, like a kitchen table, can hold generations of stories, griefs, and joys.
I'm deeply grateful to the editors of Quilted Whispers for giving this work a home among so many beautiful voices.
You can view and purchase the anthology on the Poetry Nation website.