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A poet can survive everything but a misprint.
A poet can survive everything but a misprint.
What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the pearly shell
That murmurs of the far-off, murmuring sea;
A precious read more
What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the pearly shell
That murmurs of the far-off, murmuring sea;
A precious jewel carved most curiously;
It is a little picture painted well.
What is a Sonnet? 'Tis the tear that fell
From a great poet's hidden ecstasy;
A two-edged sword, a star, a song--ah me!
Sometimes a heavy tolling funeral bell.
Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
For me, poetry is an impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.
For me, poetry is an impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.
Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.
Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.
A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been read more
A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
No poems can please for long or live that are written by water drinkers.
As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.
As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.
With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.
With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.
