“I'm chasing a kind of language that can be unburdened by people's expectations. I think music is the primary model-how close can you get this language to be like music and communicate feeling at the base level in the same way a composition with no words communicates meaning? It might be impossible. Language is always burdened by thought. I'm just trying to get it so it can be like feeling.”
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Terrance Hayes
Terrance Hayes is an American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound social commentary. His works often delve into themes of race, class, and social justice, earning him acclaim from readers and critics alike. more
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