Poem Discussion

Pat Mora's book of poetry, Agua Santa: Holy Water, beautifies the experience of the Mexican-American woman. Each poem has its own distinct image and story, while maintaining a greater theme that brings the book together. Agua Santa is a perfect read for someone looking to learn about the Mexican culture, as long as they are willing to put in some extra research in order to receive the full benefit of Mora's poetry. For unless the reader is already quite familiar with Mexican mythology, and comfortable with religious references, he may not understand what Mora is saying through her work.

One underlying ...