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I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining p

I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry. – John Donne

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Contemplative and bookish men must of necessity be more quarrelsome than others, because they contend not about matter of fact, nor can determine their controversies by any certain witnesses, nor judges. But as long as they go towards peace, that is Truth, it is no matter which way. – John Donne

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Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls; for, thus friends absent speak. – John Donne

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Deep feeling doesnt make for good poetry. A way with language would be a bit of help. – Thom Gunn

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I have always made my own rules, in poetry as in life – though I have tried of late to cooperate more with my family. I do, however, believe that without order or pattern poetry is useless. – Anne Stevenson

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Poetry says the things that I cant say. I read a lot, but I never write it. – Trevor McDonald

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Theres one of my new poems actually – is a good example of where my poetry has ended up. My earlier river poetry was more like a cross between Shelley and Dylan Thomas. – Robert Adamson

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