From Somewhere Else: Puna’s newest poetry book is bellissimo

After months of organizing a typewritten manuscript, choosing the title, the inside artwork and the cover, it’s finally here. From Somewhere Else is Anna Zappoli’s first book of poetry to be published, and just like all her other art, she truly poured her heart and soul into it.

Though English is her second language, Anna has no problem lyrically articulating her transition from her big family in Catania, Italy to the unknowns of the United States. It’s about missing home, but also embracing the unknown. Scared at times, but always tinted with optimism and wonderment. Observing the things, people, places, smells that differentiate an old life from a new one.

ITALIAN HEART

Writing English

with my Italian heart

in a baker kitchen

last night pots and pans

sat there quite while

voices spoke aloud waiting

my turn my moment

and when the voice came

no sound I hear too soon

from visiting the land of love

where confusion is my reassurance

of existence and miss you mom

remembering the moments

of when the sun embraced sky ripped

tangerine everyday make your bed

in white linens and sweet aroma

Anna’s book in available to buy on Puna Press’s shop. The premiere of From Somewhere Else at Poetry and Art’s Hosting the Hosts event last week was met with warm reception. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more events coming your way as well as info on an awesome upcoming book release filled with poetry / art / music / booze… all things wonderful.