Every time your work is read, you die several deaths for every word, and poetry is like being flayed alive.

About This Quote

This is a quote from a poet by the name of Robert Frost. In this quote, he describes how difficult it is to make a living as a poet. For many, it can be incredibly difficult to even see their work on the page. A writer’s work may go on to become a classic, but not everyone is lucky enough to have their work survive. Sadly, poets are often flayed alive for their efforts.

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