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“That impulse I think is a form of love. Poetry is something that comes to you, rather than your having to work out its form beforehand.”

Quote by Judith Wright

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Judith Wright
Judith Wright

Judith Wright was an Australian poet renowned for her profound insights into environmental and ecological issues. Her poetry blends personal experience with a love for the Australian landscape, influencing the development of Australian literature. more

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