It was dawning on me how uphill a poet's path was, and I confessed to her that if I had to be the choice between being happy or being a poet, I'd choose to be happy.

Mary Karr
It was dawning on me how uphill a poet's path...
It was dawning on me how uphill a poet's path...
It was dawning on me how uphill a poet's path...
It was dawning on me how uphill a poet's path...
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This quote is a great example of a person who had a great appreciation for being a poet. They were happy with their choice and didn't mind the hardship. This is a great example of a positive outlook on life.

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