Francisco X. Alarcón

Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón's homoerotic poem about an explorer discovering his sleeping lover's body is discussed, highlighting the use of metaphors and the significance of queer sonnets. The meanings behind each line and the affirmation of truth in the encounter are explored. Queerness, sensuality, and love are analyzed through a poem by Alarcón and its translation by Francisco Aragón, revealing the lovers' vulnerability and exposing their relationship to the readers.