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Karl Michael Iglesias

Karl Michael Iglesias

Karl Michael Iglesias is a poet, teacher, artist and actor based in Brooklyn. He grew up in Milwaukee and is a graduate of UW-Madison, where he was part of the First Wave program. His latest collection of poetry, “The Bounce” was released in November 2024 by Finishing Line Press.

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May 8, 2025

‘Satellite’: Appreciating a mother’s love through poetry

As we get older, our relationships with our parents evolve. Poet and Milwaukee native Karl Michael Iglesias knows this and has been reflecting on how he’s grown into a new ...
Una ofrenda, or altar, in San Andrés de Mixquic, Mexico. (Courtesy of J Mndz/Flickr)

October 31, 2024

‘The Altar’: Observing Día de los Muertos through poetry

Día de los Muertos is a day for people to come together and remember their loved ones who have passed. They may set up ofrendas, or altars, with photos, flowers ...
Poet and artist Karl Michael Iglesias (Photo by Daviston Jeffers)

March 30, 2021

‘Catch A Glow’: Milwaukee Poet Explores Hurricane Maria’s Impact On Puerto Rico

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and surrounding islands in 2017, it was devastating. The storm tore through communities, decimated cities and towns, and brought on widespread power outages. Countless ...
 
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