Poetry has the ability to explore subjects that are often too difficult to simply talk about — for example, torture, violence, and especially gender … - Marjorie Agosín

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Poetry has the ability to explore subjects that are often too difficult to simply talk about — for example, torture, violence, and especially gender violence. Poetry is intimate and searches for the essential in the human condition, so topics that have to do with human rights are central for poetry. Poetry is also an art form that searches for truth and justice. (2015)