Depth and substance.the two most exquisite qualities. be it in a poemor a person.

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In a poem, it is two words that together produce a great effect. In a person, it's the ability to be deep and have substance. Take Shakespeare as an example, he used words that not only captured his thoughts but the emotions of those who read them. He was able to produce depth and substance in a poem. That is what a good poet can make a person feel.

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