The Beautiful Ugliness of Being is an introspective poetry collection by Joe Maldonado. The titular poem, "The Beautiful Ugliness of Being," offers the point of view of attaining self-awareness and relishing in its existence. "We, the Dreamers" celebrates the ability to dream and create. In...

One Fall by Joe Maldonado tells the story of Cabeza Loco, a famous luchador who dies during a big championship match, something everyone at first believes was just a tragic accident in the ring. Mercedes Perez, a wrestling journalist, witnesses the match and notices details...