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Quote by David Knopfler
I always liked the magic of poetry but now Im just starting to see

I always liked the magic of poetry but now Im just starting to see behind the curtain of even the best poets, how theyve used, tried and tested craft to create the illusion. Wonderful feeling of exhilaration to finally be there. – David Knopfler

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