XXX (Thirty)

The searching for one’s sense of self is a journey that never ends; however, significant milestones that shed light on who an individual truly is, are oftentimes marked by age. In XXX (thirty), Xavier Pastrano explores the insights and experiences of his early thirties, observing and analyzing his milestone moments through a candid and, at times, poignant lens.

Although Pastrano draws from his own personal experiences for the poems in XXX (thirty), he takes great care in developing poems that readers can relate to on varying levels. Despite the social, racial, and economic differences that have a tendency to divide, Pastrano writes in hopes of finding a balance between staying true to himself and building bridges with his readers.

Published by Prolific Press.