Doctor Siluk is an American prolific intellectual, which his vast works (poetic, narrative and descriptive), give testimony of his experiences as a traveler for several places in the world. —Lic. Maria Dianderas Vizurraga,Director of the Department of Culture, Junin Region of Peru, February 2012I I wish to express, Dr. Dennis Lee Siluk, my deep gratitude for your promoting of our art and culture which has brought back the richness of our customs and folklore within the Central Andean Region of Peru. —Dr. Jesús Pomachagua, Rector of the National University of Central Peru January 2012 This is the Poet’s 8th Volume on cultural poetry, concerning Peru, in particular within the Mantaro Valley Region of the Andes and its expanse, although it has three other sections (one with several short stories, other poems).This moving, 46th book: The People Will Not Break... carries the craft, perception and imagery of a distinguished, award winning poet, writer and artist. It leaps from page to page, with its extravagant, profound, and artful honesty, of an Andean culture slowly fading, and a new one quickly rising. Interwoven are: legends, customs, traditions, the people— lost tales for youth, writings for posterity; extracts from his next book.

The poems within this volume, consist of a series called: The Galilean 87-poems out of 653 have been selected, from six chapbooks of which six thousand copies have been handed out freely to: churches, individuals and facilities seeking the wisdom of the scriptures concerning Jesus Christs love and salvation; three chapbooks were sent to Pope Francis whom gave a favorable response. This is the authors Magnus Opus in poetry. Deep into the books inner-core one will discover its mysteries: those seldom brought to light. (A two year project.) The Commentary for the poem Conclusion: Gods Existence is excellent. Sister Marleny Rojas (11-2013) Directora del Colegio Santa Mara Madre de Dios I like the poem, Gods Nature Marissa Cardenas, Journalist, Correo Newspaper (Huancayo, Peru) 2013 With great regard and admirationyou being a decorous person: Poems for the Soul (The Galilean) tells us, the reader, once more of your endless layers and poetic productions, which exalt the intelligence and human culture. Mayor, San Juan De Miraflores, Lima, Per: Dr. Adolfo Vargas, 8-2013

Most folks, to include poets, prefer poetry on death to entail mostly courage and strength; I dont disagree completely with that, only partly, for submissive suffering is also involved; yet, many folks just do not want to look at both sides of the dying. Nowadays things are changing, and it is more permissible, yet still bold to mix them together, and thus, here we have just that. I prefer true emotions: be it aggressive or passive when going through death voyages; for such are during a paramount loss, of a loved one dying, day by day, especially, ones mother, as in Days... In the second section of the book, is the prose poem: Recapitulations (or, The Meatpackers Boy) autobiographical in content. Also, a few additional independent poems on: Vietnam, America, An Old Furnace and Commentary: Trials of a Poet. The third section, four new poems, Coming of Old Age. In section four: a letter from Pope Francis to the author, quotes, and the authors books. Much of the poetry in this book, Days, is done in a free verse style, long line form, other than the confessional-grieving poetry on the death of the poets mother, a very deserted, overwhelming, human undertaking. Rosa Pealoza This is the poets 47th book, 16th in poetry. He lives in Lima, Peru and in the Andes, in Huancayo, with his wife Rosa; he is from Minnesota, and has won numerous awards for his writings. Presently working on several books. Back picture of the author, taken in Huancayo, 2011.