Once, poets were magicians. Poets were strong, stronger than warriors or kings – stronger than old hapless gods. And they will be strong once again.

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Edward Hulse wrote: “Once, poets were magicians. Poets were strong, stronger than warriors or kings — stronger than old hapless gods. And they will be strong once again.” The world of poetry has always been a magical one, but it was even more so in the past. Before the development of modern technology, poets not only performed all sorts of amazing feats but they actually created their own magic for the public to enjoy. Today, people are no longer impressed by the poets’ magic tricks but by their talent.

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