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Poetry isnt a profession, its a way of life. Its an empty basket y

Poetry isnt a profession, its a way of life. Its an empty basket you put your life into it and make something out of that. – Mary Oliver

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To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. – Mary Oliver

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Wise Words
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When its over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. – Mary Oliver

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amazing
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What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places? – Mary Oliver

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People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and thats a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated. – Lucille Clifton

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There is also poetry written to be shouted in a square in front of an enthusiastic crowd. This occurs especially in countries where authoritarian regimes are in power. – Eugenio Montale

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America was based on a poetic vision. What will happen when it loses its poetry? – Azar Nafisi

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A poet can survive everything but a misprint. – Oscar Wilde

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