Susan Gardner, an astute observer of human nature and the natural environment, is skilled at illuminating relationships and drawing contextual meaning from her surroundings. The strength and lyrical appeal of her poems, in English and in Spanish, bridge the gaps between the two languages with clarity of meaning and the best poetic values.Each poem in this collection appears in both languages. It is a challenging task to translate poetry from one language to another, given the differences in rhythmic feel and expressive syntax between any two languages. In this case, the work is characterized by rich imagery and a clear, concise means of expression, no matter which language serves as the starting point.