It's absolutely crucial to maintain my life as a poet.
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I'm a poet, and I spent my life in poetry.
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What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep commitment to poetry as a lifelong pursuit.
Edward Hirsch's quote reflects the essence of dedicating one's life to the art of poetry. It suggests that poetry is not just a profession or hobby for Hirsch but a fundamental aspect of his identity and existence, highlighting the power of artistic expression in shaping one's life and worldview.
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PoetPoetryLifeArtDedication
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In a speech at a literary festival to inspire young writers.
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The idea that a poem was a made thing stayed with me, and I decided then that I wanted to be an artist, not just a diarist. So I put myself through a kind of apprenticeship in writing poetry, and I understood even then that my practice as a poet was deeply related to my reading.
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When poetry separates from song, then the words have to carry all the rhythm themselves; they have to do all the work. They can't rely on the singing voice.
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