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“Visual media is the dominant art form in our present day culture, whereas poetry is, at best, a proxy. Yet poetry and film are both "dream factories."”

Quote by Denise Duhamel

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Denise Duhamel
Denise Duhamel

Denise Duhamel is a renowned American poet, born on June 13, 1961. Her poetry is celebrated for its unique style and profound emotional expression. Duhamel's work covers a wide range of themes, including family, love, nature, and social issues. more

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“I began to think about the extent to which nude and semi-nude female bodies are commonplace in our present day culture and how young girls might be affected. I wondered if, at some point, this bombardment of images could possibly get boring and that concealing - rather than revealing - would awaken sexual desire. I don't think that will ever be the case, of course, but I was intrigued to write a poem in which dressing was just as erotic as undressing.”