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“While poetry was less professionalized than it is now, I still had this urge to win prizes and see my work in magazines, to get an "A," as though poetry could be graded. I wish I had been more patient and less frantic about getting published.”

Quote by Denise Duhamel

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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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