Under The Grove

Under the Grove

A Country Told in Décimas

Under the Grove is an invitation to slow down, listen to the quiet, and rediscover the enduring bond between the human spirit and the natural world.

Through traditional décimas and lyrical poetry, Marco Panes Spano guides readers along forest paths, rugged coastlines, open fields, and forgotten villages, revealing a country where memory, landscape, and identity are woven into every verse. Each poem transforms ordinary moments into reflections on belonging, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

Rooted in one of the oldest poetic traditions of the Spanish-speaking world, this collection offers English-speaking readers a rare opportunity to experience the rhythm and soul of the décima, while preserving its intimate connection to the land from which it was born.

Under the Grove is more than a book of poems. It is a journey into the heart of a country, where every page invites us to pause, remember, and find ourselves beneath the shelter of the trees.