“An occasion, catalyst, or tripwire?permits the poet to reach into herself and haul up whatever nugget of the human condition distracts her at the moment, something that can't be reached in any other way.”
Quote by Diane Ackerman
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Diane Ackerman
Diane Ackerman is an American author known for her rich imagination and unique writing style. Her works cover a wide range of subjects including nature, literature, and art, with her books 'A Year in the Garden' and 'A Natural History of the Senses' particularly beloved by readers. more
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