“Seven” by Julia Wong Kcomt

“Seven” is a translation of “Siete,” a poem by Chinese Peruvian writer Julia Wong Kcomt from the collection Bi-rey-nato, which was published as a bilingual chapbook titled Vice-royal-ties in Ugly Duckling Presse’s Señal Latin American poetry series. This poem was published online on Circumference. Translated from Spanish. Published bilingually.

Circumference is a biannual journal of poetry, translation and international culture. They believe translation is a vital part of public and artistic discourse. In print and online, they publish new translations of poetry, drama, and essays, particularly—but not exclusively—from contemporary authors. They’re interested in interviews and dialogues between artists and thinkers of all stripes, and in profiles and other projects that shed light on literary and artistic praxis around the world.

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