Alonso was born of Cuban parents in Bronx, New York on a cold November evening, just before the midnight hour. At the tender age of four Alonso and his family moved to a warmer climate and South Florida has been his home ever since. Alonso found his creative voice at the age of eight and has continued writing throughout his life. Having been influenced by the words and music of Jimi Hendrix, the attitude and rebellion of Sid Vicious, and the creativity and honesty of Ginsberg and Blake, Alonso's poetry is extremely diverse in theme and style. Alonso expresses himself not only with mere word more...