The article features Haitian poet, novelist, short story writer and essayist Louis-Philippe Dalembert and his work. Dalembert has been regarded by Edwidge Danticat as one of the most imaginative and prolific writers of his generation. He has lived in taught in varied cities such as Brazzaville, Rome, and Jerusalem. Also mentioned are his novels that have been translated into English and his effective use of refrains.