The Poet X é um romance de ficção realista escrito em versos. Trata-se de Xiomara Batista, de 15 anos, uma talentosa poetisa que mora com a família no Harlem, NY. O romance é do ponto de vista de Xiomara e parece seu diário pessoal de poesia descrevendo sua vida, seus pontos de vista sobre religião, ter que enfrentar o sexismo constante, seus pais dominicanos rígidos, seu novo namorado proibido e navegar pelo mundo como uma jovem de cor tentando encontrar sua voz.
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THE POET X Favorite Quote Connection
Xiomara writes a poem titled "A Poem Mami Will Never Read" about her mother and their difficult relationship. Xiomara's mother is very hard on her and even abusive at times. She refuses to see Xiomara's point of view and doesn't allow her to have her own opinions about religion or other matters. Despite this, Xiomara tries to talk to her and explain. Despite their differences and their contentious relationship, Xiomara still loves and needs her mother. Like the quote says, "even at the risk of burning, the moth always seeks the light." She ends her poem acknowledging that even if it ends up hurting her, she can't help but seek a relationship with her mother.
“Your silence furnishes a dark house.But even at the risk of burning,the moth always seeks the light.”