What a wonderful collection of poetry that comes from the Tohono O'odham desert. Zepeda herself identifies with her Tohono O'odham culture, using her poetry to discuss matters of water in the desert--both in English and her native tongue. The pages are full of stories about how others experience rain in the desert, a commodity that many do not consider until they live in the desert. The poems are full of vibrant descriptions. At times you can taste the rain that the poet discusses. You can smell the rain as it begins to hit the warm desert dirt.

A great collection that gives subtle insights into American Indian culture in the desert. Many of the poems have an environmental criticism, often that desert outsiders do not appreciate the environment like those that live within the environment, but some poems are more critical than others on the subject. Vivid imagery throughout. Very captivating and it is easy to blaze through the entire book in about half an hour.

Several of the poems are entirely or partly in Tohono O'odham, which is beautiful to see on the page. I highly recommend Tucson natives visit Zepeda when she lectures at the University of Arizona campus (or anywhere, if you get the chance!) as her speaking voice is also phenomenal.