Ortiz Cofer and Levins Morales both express their cultural identity through their poetry by exploring their personal experiences and struggles with belonging in different communities. In Ortiz Cofer's poem "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica," she reflects on her childhood memories of the family-run deli and how it served as a cultural hub for the Latinx community. Through vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of the deli, Ortiz Cofer evokes a sense of nostalgia and pride for her heritage. Similarly, Levins Morales' poem "I Am From" explores the complexities of cultural identity by listing various personal and cultural experiences that have shaped her sense of self. By highlighting specific cultural traditions and practices, such as "the sweet stink of burning sugar cane" and "the story of la llorona," Levins Morales celebrates her Puerto Rican heritage and asserts her right to claim it as her own. Overall, both poets use their poetry to explore and affirm their cultural identities in a world that often seeks to diminish or erase them.