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Precisely This Poem

Summary/Abstract: In the article, the author expresses his gratitude for the award he received, emphasizing the significance of poetry and language in human life. He recalls his meeting with Zbigniew Herbert and Czesław Miłosz in the 1960s, which blossomed into a friendship and a lasting admiration for Herbert's work. The author argues that poetry and language are inextricably linked, arising from the desire to express difficult emotions such as sadness and love. He criticizes the assertion that language is the defining characteristic of humanity, highlighting that other organisms also have their forms of communication. He points out that poetry has the power to open our eyes to the world and serves as the foundation of all art. In conclusion, he announces that he will read a poem he wrote after the attacks on the Twin Towers in 2001, emphasizing the impact of that event on his work.

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