Collection of Poetry

In this collection of intense poetry about the oppressed and forgotten, Stephanie Polito conjures up the desolate and desperate worlds of those whose voices have been silenced by violence, injustice, and poverty. By remembering real and fictional heroes such as Rita O¿Grady and Travis Bickle and tackling the difficult topics of human trafficking and gender inequality, this collection of twelve poems showcases the impact one person can make when he or she speaks up for the abused and...
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In this collection of intense poetry about the oppressed and forgotten, Stephanie Polito conjures up the desolate and desperate worlds of those whose voices have been silenced by violence, injustice, and poverty. By remembering real and fictional heroes such as Rita O¿Grady and Travis Bickle and tackling the difficult topics of human trafficking and gender inequality, this collection of twelve poems showcases the impact one person can make when he or she speaks up for the abused and takes action against a corrupt, outdated system. Collection of Poetry exposes the underworld of modern society in a charged poetic narrative that stirs emotion and enlightens the reader of these historic moments that helped define progress or demand its intervention. About the Author Stephanie Polito is the director of Barricade, a non-profit organization dedicated to building awareness of human trafficking and the exploitation of workers in the United States. She speaks in various settings, raising awareness of human trafficking both regionally and internationally. Some of these places include The Mishawaka Rotary Club and St. Mary¿s College. Ms. Polito has thrice been a guest on a local television show called The George Lane Show (in South Bend), where she has spoken about modern slavery. Ms. Polito is a graduate student in the Master¿s of Non-Profit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. She has become somewhat of an activist over the last year or so.