“In a poem the excitement has to maintain itself. I am governed by the pull of the sentence as the pull of a fabric is governed by gravity.”
Quote by Marianne Moore
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Marianne Moore
American poet known for her unique modernist style and profound philosophical insights. Her poetry is concise and insightful, often exploring themes of nature, art, and the human condition. more
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