Antônio Gonçalves da Silva was born in march 5, 1909, in Assaré, in Ceará; was one of the most important representatives of popular culture. His pseudonym was Patativa do Assaré. Won several award s and titles of Doctor Honoris Causa for his works. Died on july 8, 2002 in Assaré. Aims to verify, present and understand how his poetry contributes and connects to the option for the poor thought Medellin document from the clippings of his poems religious partner. The research is based on the works of the Poet, written by him and about him, and in the areas of knowledge relevant to the problem as well as the theological refl ection required where is it possible to be theorizing about the subject. His life and work presented at the relevance of his poems, the religious, social and political significance of their actions and their contribution to brazilian culture make the poet can, with simple beauty and art, join social denunciation lyricism. In his poetry are present the joys, the hopes, the struggles of the people, ideas, words that rise with the dignity of those who cry out for Justice, against all forms of exploitation of human beings.