Quote by Carol Ann Duffy

You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say on the bus, in the news, or just what's in your heart.

You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in w

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This quote emphasizes that poetry is not confined to traditional literary formats, but rather exists all around us in our ordinary experiences. It suggests that everyday life interactions, personal memories, overheard conversations, current events, and our own emotions can all serve as sources of inspiration for finding poetic beauty. Thus, poetry resides not only in written verses but also in the raw and authentic moments of our lives.

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