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“Poetry transcends the nation-state. Poetry transcends government. It brings the traditional concept of power to its knees. I have always believed poetry to be an eternal conversation in which the ancient poets remain contemporary, a conversation inviting us into other languages and cultures even as poetry transcends language and culture, returning us again and again to primal rhythms and sounds.”

Quote by Sam Hamill

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Sam Hamill is an American poet born on September 5, 1943. His poetry is deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy, known for its profound thinking and unique linguistic style. more

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