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If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then

If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect. – John Barton

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Writing can sometimes be exploitative. I like to take a few steps of remove in order to respect the privacy of the subject. If readers make the link, they have engaged with the poem. – John Barton

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An experienced reader uses the poem as an agent of inquiry. This makes poetry very exciting, unstable, and interactive. – John Barton

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In the past, poetry came in the form of spells and chants used to effect change. – John Barton

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