Poetry Quotes by Adrienne Rich
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A lone reader in a library pulls down a book, hoping the words will speak for those who have no voice. Rich’s quotes show how poetry can be a weapon against social secrets and spiritual cracks. They also stress that good language must work beyond any single moment.
![“I do not think [poetry] is more, or less, necessary than food, shelter, health, education, decent working conditions. It is as necessary.” quote by Adrienne Rich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/704/adrienne-rich-803_conditions_i-do-not-think-poetry-is-more-or-less-ne_1155959.png)
![“[The poet] is endowed to speak for those who do not have the gift of language, or to see for those who - for whatever reasons - are less conscious of what they are living through. It is as though the risks of the poet's existence can be put to some use beyond her own survival.” quote by Adrienne Rich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5d/adrienne-rich-803_conscious_the-poet-is-endowed-to-speak-for-those-w_270364.png)
![“[Poem II] I wake up in your bed. I know I have been dreaming. Much earlier, the alarm broke us from each other, you’ve been at your desk for hours. I know what I dreamed: our friend the poet comes into my room where I’ve been writing for days, drafts, carbons, poems are scattered everywhere, and I…” quote by Adrienne Rich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/adrienne-rich-803_long-way_poem-ii-i-wake-up-in-your-bed-i-know-i-h_1124584.png)
