Through a Glass, Darkly: A Literary Analysis of Armando Heredia’s “The System Says” In an era of curated social media feeds and algorithmic influence, the question of what defines our value has never more potent. Armando Heredia’s poetry collection, The System Says, arrives as a vital, unsettling mirror held up to both society and the self. […]
You and Me Armando Heredia’s collection, You and Me, is a poignant and cohesive examination of modern love, commitment, and the search for meaning beyond societal expectations. Through four distinct yet harmoniously linked poems, Heredia constructs a narrative that is less about romantic idealism and more about the grounded, resilient, and conscious choice to build a […]
Armando Heredia’s triptych, Must Be Present To Win, is a powerful and cohesive journey through the landscape of modern struggle, tracing a compelling arc from external defiance to internal resolve. The three poems—”Defiance,” “Bet My Heart,” and the titular “Must Be Present To Win”—function as distinct yet interconnected movements in a larger symphony on redefining victory. […]
Writer’s Note This poem is deeply personal. As a little boy, my siblings and I were separated. This was right before the school year ended, and my closest brother, who was one year older than me, and I spent the summer trying to see each other. It was a long summer. When school started again, […]
Study Guide Addendum: Armando Heredia’s Machine Learning: The Arc of Dystopia Purpose: This study guide provides frameworks for analyzing the thematic depth, literary techniques, and socio-political commentary within each section of Armando Heredia’s poetry collection. Use these prompts for close reading, discussion, and critical reflection. Study Guide Addendum: Armando Heredia’s Machine Learning: The Arc of […]