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Quote by Marcus Mumford
I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt

I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt before its understood. I believe that. There are some bands where I love their lyrics but I dont have a clue what theyre on about. – Marcus Mumford

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