An omnist of some sorts whose poems are a reflection of his admiration for many religions, Alberto Baltazar Urista, a Mexico City native emigrated to the United States is a committed social activist with important contributions to the advancement of the concept of a Chicano homeland known as: Aztlán. His commitment to poetry in the 1960s translated into a commitment to social activism by reciting poems in support of causes involving leaders of the Chicano movement, including César Chávez. His understanding of Mexican indigenous languages that he’s studied coupled with his knowledge about religions, such as Islam, Hindu and Pre-Columbian religions are heavily reflected in the frequent use of Christian and indigenous culture and imagery. In his must be the season of the witch; mis ojos hinchandos poem, Urista illustrates his obvious loyalty to his indigenous roots mentioning that those Chicanos, now, have becomes slaves unconsciously to the white man that once conquered his ancestors. He exudes his frustrations towards his Chicano people who
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Throughout the poem, he refers to the ‘bruja’ who symbolizes indigenous Mexican culture and is by deeply saddened by the suffering and loss of her children. Urista’s frustrations were directed at the Hispanic youth, those who have assimilated and forgotten of their indigenous roots and their dismal past pioneering a bilingual poetry style that resonated with teenage Hispanic communities. Rather than the bruja losing her children, maybe the children decided to stray away from their mother. Calling out the modern Hispanic youth who have slowly assimilated and are devoured by the industry, accusing them of forgetting about their history. His explicit personification throughout his poem oozes his passion and respect for his ancestors signifies his Nativist
Throughout the poem, he refers to the ‘bruja’ who symbolizes indigenous Mexican culture and is by deeply saddened by the suffering and loss of her children. Urista’s frustrations were directed at the Hispanic youth, those who have assimilated and forgotten of their indigenous roots and their dismal past pioneering a bilingual poetry style that resonated with teenage Hispanic communities. Rather than the bruja losing her children, maybe the children decided to stray away from their mother. Calling out the modern Hispanic youth who have slowly assimilated and are devoured by the industry, accusing them of forgetting about their history. His explicit personification throughout his poem oozes his passion and respect for his ancestors signifies his Nativist