Poetry...... a place for the genuine, Hands that can grasp, eyesthat can dilate, hair that can rise

Marianne Moore
Poetry...... a place for the genuine, Hands that can grasp,...
Poetry...... a place for the genuine, Hands that can grasp,...
Poetry...... a place for the genuine, Hands that can grasp,...
Poetry...... a place for the genuine, Hands that can grasp,...
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These are the three things that make you feel like poetry is a good thing. Poetry is often used to describe the beauty of nature, the arts or even scientific discoveries. But, it can also be used to describe something that makes people feel genuine. It’s an ideal place for genuine people who can see beauty in life's little moments. When you look at all three of these things together, you’re left with an idea that poetry is a place where real people can thrive.

Source: Complete Poems

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