Writing poetry is such an intense experience that it helps to start the process in a casual or wayward frame of mind.

Edward Hirsch
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  2. A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. - Ingrid Bergman

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More Quotes By Edward Hirsch
  1. Memory is a sly devil that pretends to wear the cloak of truth, but deceives us both in our youth and our age.

  2. I feel the healinghands of Godtouch my heartand kiss my soul.

  3. Sometimes thatwhich we fearstrengthens ourspirit and givesus a splashof hope.

  4. Sometimes memory is the only gift we give ourselves and the only hope we have of finding our way home.

  5. Hope is a gift. Use it wisely.

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