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For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment in

For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment in regarding ones own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss. – Edward Dowden

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Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success. – Edward Dowden

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Its bad poetry executed by people that cant sing. Thats my definition of Rap. – Peter Steele

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I began the way nearly everybody I ever heard of – I began writing poetry. And I find that to be quite usual with writers, their trying their hand at poetry. – Shelby Foote

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Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth. – June Jordan

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Women who are inclined to write poetry at all are inspired by being mad at something. – Amy Clampitt

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