In the end, voiced desire does more than relieve pressure; it creates worlds. Lorca’s duende reminds us that truth, once sung, can wound and heal in the same gesture, making space for authenticity, solidarity, and art. When we choose to speak—with tact, courage, and care—we exchange the solitary burn for a shared light. The punishment of silence gives way to the possibility of relation, where longing no longer punishes the self but invites the other. [...]
