Quote by Dylan Thomas

You can tear a poem apart to see what makes it tick... You're back with the mystery of having been moved by words. The best craftsmanship always leaves holes and gaps... so that something that is not in the poem can creep, crawl, flash or thunder in.

You can tear a poem apart to see what makes it tick... You'r

Summary

This quote by Dylan Thomas reflects on the act of analyzing and deconstructing a poem. By tearing it apart, examining its structure and elements, one can understand its mechanics. However, Thomas suggests that the true essence of a poem lies beyond its technicalities. The gaps and spaces in a well-crafted poem allow room for personal interpretation and emotional impact. It is in these empty spaces where the magic of poetry lies, enabling the reader to be moved by something unspoken, unexpected, or beyond the words on the page.

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