I don’t remember where I discovered this poem by Roque Dalton, as he wasn’t a poet I was aware of until recently. But I love its theme of shared experience, shared humanity. And I too believe that poetry is for everyone, and that those of us who love it should also do our best to share it.
“I believe the world is beautiful
and that poetry, like bread, is for everyone
Creo que el mundo es bello
que el poesía es como el pan, de todos”
