Dario's poem is still important today because his works inspire the youth and represents a feeling of pride and unity. The swan is a white bird that represents a majestic and iconic symbol in popular culture. A swan is also an extremely elegant and beautiful bird that people look up to. Dario writes the new poetry under the new wings of the swan because it represents something bigger to people in culture. The swan protects the poetry and makes it important and real. Poetry and swans also represent beauty. The poem Roosevelt speaks about a past president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. He was extremely important to Latin America because during his presidency he was in charge of involving Latin America. This made it possible for the United States to intervene in any Latin American problems. This was opposed by many even though the US was admired because they had so much power.