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“I don't know if there are topics that I unconsciously avoid, but as soon as they pop up in my writing, I try to take on those topics, whether or not I publish the poems.”

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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“Though it does seem like I have written an immense amount of work, over the years I have pushed the pause button. I have poems that I haven't sent out for publication, mostly based on political/social issues.”

Years Doe Seems Political Social Issues Written Havens Amount Immense Buttons Pauses Social Issues Publication Pause Button

Author:Denise Duhamel

“Not that a poem can "hurt" someone the same way a physical blow can or even a mean remark can...I just felt unsure that my tone would be taken the right way and/or unsure of my own writing, that I couldn't maintain the tone I wanted.”

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“I had no idea, when I was writing early on, that my poems would be published or read by anyone, never mind people I knew or would meet. I just wrote urgently - naïvely, I suppose, looking back.”

People Writing Mind Ideas Would Be No Idea Looking Back

Author:Denise Duhamel

“I still write what I need to write - but I can't deny that something has changed when I think about sending work out. Maybe it's just growing older and feeling more responsible to the world.”

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Author:Denise Duhamel

“I started wanting desperately to say something, to make a point, to be heard - and I still feel that way. Free verse served me best when I embarked on poetry.”

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Author:Denise Duhamel

“Over the years, I became more and more interested in the forms and techniques in which things could be said.”

Years Said Form Technique

Author:Denise Duhamel

“In addition to writing in received forms, I have also had fun making up forms - Möbius strips and visual poems, particularly.”

Writing Form Fun Visuals Making Up Had Fun

Author:Denise Duhamel

“What has stayed true in my life as a writer is my dedication to writing - I try to write every day, no matter what - and the joy that writing has given me.”

Writing Trying Matter Joy Given No Matter What Dedication

Author:Denise Duhamel

“I think performers are all show-offs anyway, especially musicians. Unless you show off, you're not going to get noticed.”

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“I know writers for whom the act of writing is a necessary chore. They suffer to write great work. I am very lucky that for me writing is a delight.”

Knows Writing Suffering Lucky Delight Great Work Chores

Author:Denise Duhamel