The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... feels like to want to write a poem about what you are feeling . I know how good it feels to give expression some form ... feel . I know the little spurt of satisfaction that comes of making that rhyme , awkward as it may be . I say these ...
... feels like to want to write a poem about what you are feeling . I know how good it feels to give expression some form ... feel . I know the little spurt of satisfaction that comes of making that rhyme , awkward as it may be . I say these ...
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... feel sad , " or " I am happy , " or " I am angry . " At such times we yearn for precision to counteract the wild tempest of feeling and since our words to describe emotions , even our clinical words such as hostile or depressed or manic ...
... feel sad , " or " I am happy , " or " I am angry . " At such times we yearn for precision to counteract the wild tempest of feeling and since our words to describe emotions , even our clinical words such as hostile or depressed or manic ...
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... feel at this moment ? My heart aches . I am numb . It is as though I had committed suicide by drinking poison . No , that's not it . Perhaps it is more as though I had taken a narcotic drug and were drifting to forgetfulness . You ...
... feel at this moment ? My heart aches . I am numb . It is as though I had committed suicide by drinking poison . No , that's not it . Perhaps it is more as though I had taken a narcotic drug and were drifting to forgetfulness . You ...
Contents
an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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